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G659 UMB

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,528 mi
Last recorded168,528 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 470,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 UMB
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 168,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 166,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 147,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 137,746 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 137,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 127,865 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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G659 UMB is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 70,742 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 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G659 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G659 UMB registered?

G659 UMB is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G659 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G659 UMB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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