1989 PORSCHE 9113.6L Petrol

The 2025‑08‑12 MOT at 174,326 miles confirms that the 1989 Porsche 911 remains road‑legal, with only a minor advisory concerning wear of the front inner anti‑roll bar pin or bush that did not cause excessive movement. Apart from this 2025 advisory, the preceding tests from 2016 onward recorded no failures, only a handful of non‑critical defects such as a cracked windscreen, deteriorated steering rack gaiter and rear anti‑roll bar linkage rubber mounts. The pattern therefore shows a stable maintenance record, with recurring minor issues but no evidence of worsening mechanical condition. Mileage has risen from 150,583 miles in the 2006 test to 174,326 miles in 2025, an increase of 23,743 miles over 19 years, or roughly 1,250 miles per year. This rate is modest compared with the vehicle’s 37‑year lifespan and suggests periods of limited use, especially between the 2014 and 2016 tests where only 2,128 miles were added in two years. The overall mileage trajectory is relatively even, with no abrupt spikes that would indicate heavy or irregular usage. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring mechanical items flagged in the history: inspect the front anti‑roll bar bush and pin for play, examine the steering rack gaiter for cracks or deterioration, check the rear anti‑roll bar linkage rubber mounts for wear, assess the condition of the near‑side rear brake hose for corrosion at the ferrules, verify that the near‑side rear wheel bearing shows no excessive play, and look for any signs of oil leakage around the engine and transmission. The front brakes should be evaluated for balance and disc condition, and the chassis should be inspected for structural rust, particularly around the registration plate and any areas previously noted as deteriorated.