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F500 YLJ

1989 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 YLJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,549 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,062 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,058 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,224 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 76,655 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing windsceen

Fail 12 May 2018 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing windsceen

Pass 10 May 2017 76,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,256 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2015 74,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 74,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 73,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 72,056 miles

slight oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2013 72,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2012 7,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,512 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,499 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,891 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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F500 YLJ is a 1989 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F500 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F500 YLJ?

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What year was F500 YLJ registered?

F500 YLJ is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F500 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 YLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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