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F59 OWL

1989 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 OWL
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,876 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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F59 OWL is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 928 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F59 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F59 OWL registered?

F59 OWL is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F59 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F59 OWL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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