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THE 911X

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,432 mi
Last recorded47,432 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 911X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,398 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 47,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,740 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,290 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 45,577 miles

Front brake hoses starting to corrode at ferrules

Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 10 May 2016 44,916 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 15 May 2015 44,566 miles

fuel cap seal slight split

Fail 20 Apr 2015 44,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal minor splits

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Apr 2014 42,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,258 miles

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

Offside tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,275 miles

Fuel cap seal split but still capable of sealing.

Screen washers not working but secondary intensive screenwash is. Passed & advised.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,275 miles

Fuel cap seal split but still capable of sealing.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Screen washers not working but secondary intensive screenwash is. Passed & advised.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,948 miles

both rear drop links are slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,843 miles

surface corrosion to underbody in places

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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THE 911X is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THE 911X, 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 THE 911X?

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What year was THE 911X registered?

THE 911X is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is THE 911X safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 911X shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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