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F485 HWE

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 HWE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,150 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrils corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,150 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrils corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,186 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 78,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,434 miles

both front top suspension mounts rubber worn and area around fixing melted rubber offside and nearside

Fail 28 Jul 2006 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 73,531 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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F485 HWE is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F485 HWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F485 HWE registered?

F485 HWE is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F485 HWE safe to buy?

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