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F487 USG

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,822 mi
Last recorded51,822 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 USG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,822 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 51,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,541 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F487 USG is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F487 USG, 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 F487 USG registered?

F487 USG is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F487 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F487 USG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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