1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 3.6L Petrol · ESU 320

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 14 November 2025 at 123,015 miles with no recorded defects, indicating a stable and positive maintenance trend. The absence of advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed or remain within acceptable operational tolerances. This clean pass, achieved approximately seven months ago, confirms the car is currently roadworthy and free of immediate failure points identified by the tester. Total mileage accumulation remains remarkably low for a thirty-seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,325 miles per annum. The record shows consistent, light usage patterns, with only 584 miles added between October 2020 and November 2025. While this limited mileage suggests the car has been treated as a collector piece rather than a daily driver, the long periods of inactivity often associated with such low usage can lead to perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, or internal engine corrosion that may not be captured during a standard MOT test. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the engine bay and undercarriage, specifically investigating the oil leaks noted in the 2022 and 2024 records. Although these were classified as not excessive, the flat-six air-cooled engine requires careful scrutiny for leaks at the cylinder head studs, crankcase seals, and oil return tubes. The rear seatbelt retraction issues flagged in September 2024 warrant a manual check to ensure the mechanisms operate smoothly and lock correctly under tension. Given the vehicle age, a thorough assessment of the structural integrity of the floor pans and suspension mounting points is essential, as the under-trays mentioned in the 2024 test can obscure early signs of corrosion.