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18 SX

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 SX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,782 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 75,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,540 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 75,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 75,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 75,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2023 74,862 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 74,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 74,177 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2021 74,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,700 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,240 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,240 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,408 miles

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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18 SX is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 93,142 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 SX, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 18 SX registered?

18 SX is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is 18 SX safe to buy?

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