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B73 VTA

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 VTA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 86,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 85,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,042 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked across tread pattern

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 52,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005

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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B73 VTA is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B73 VTA, 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

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What year was B73 VTA registered?

B73 VTA is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is B73 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B73 VTA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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