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A911 JPW

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,977 mi
Last recorded51,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 470,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 JPW
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,617 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 51,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sounding when steering wheel turned (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres over 15 years old and should be renewed.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,134 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,503 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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A911 JPW is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A911 JPW, 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 A911 JPW registered?

A911 JPW is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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