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B289 YBX

1984 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,355 mi
Last recorded109,355 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche Carrera102,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 YBX
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,355 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top of turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,floor and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top of turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake pulling very little effort

Offside Rear torsion bar cap/mount heavily corroded,not weakened

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Feb 2025 109,344 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/inner arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top of turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,floor and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top of turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake pulling very little effort

Offside Rear torsion bar cap/mount heavily corroded,not weakened

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracking and perishing but no chords visible

Fail 26 May 2017 108,776 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracking and perishing but no chords visible

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,030 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 May 2013 107,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 107,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,399 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 106,392 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 105,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 104,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 104,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 104,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 104,583 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 104,302 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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B289 YBX is a 1984 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 102,340 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B289 YBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 42 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B289 YBX is a 1984 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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