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F853 OEB

1989 Porsche Carrera GT

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera GT84,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 OEB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 95,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 95,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 94,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,197 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 92,550 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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,749 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 86,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner upper wheel arch corroded and holed but not 30cm of any load bearing point

rear floorpans corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,807 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,513 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SUSPECT REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,548 miles

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2008 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake hose ferrels corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to limit

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside sill cover rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,201 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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F853 OEB is a 1989 Porsche Carrera GT in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,180 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F853 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F853 OEB is a 1989 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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