1989 Porsche 911 3.3L Petrol · F428 AEL

The 1989 Porsche 911 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 7 October 2025 at 52,697 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean pattern, with passes logged on 7 November 2024 at 52,663 miles, 3 November 2023 at 52,638 miles, and 2 September 2022 at 52,590 miles. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 November 2024 at 52,662 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass at 52,663 miles the same day, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old vehicle. The record shows just 107 miles added between September 2022 and October 2025, averaging under 36 miles per year across that span. From 52,590 miles in 2022 to 52,697 miles in 2025, the car has clearly seen minimal road use, consistent with long storage periods. No rapid accumulation or usage gaps beyond this light-running profile appear in the data, and the sparse but clean history suggests careful, infrequent operation by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not capture incipient rust on floor pans, suspension mounting points, or the torsion bar carriers typical of this era. The low mileage and standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and degraded suspension bushes that a static test may not expose under load. Verify the condition of brake discs, flexible hoses, and fuel lines before purchase. The same-day fail and pass in November 2024 warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm it was paperwork rather than an escaped defect, but the absence of recurring advisories points to a vehicle whose previous owners maintained basic compliance without visible neglect.