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277 HMF

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration277 HMF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,054 miles

offside front and nearside rear wheels slightly tighter to turn possible brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,854 miles

front tyres appear slight wear more inner edges

front tyres outer edge tread some cracking

pipes below nearside front wing retaining clips possible missing and split

Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,694 miles

engine heat shield nearside rear some deterioration

Pass 2 May 2023 82,357 miles

slight corrosion deterioration on rear brake disc shields

slight corrosion inner face outer edges front brake discs

some small chips in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,075 miles

Corrosion at offside rear sill area, but not affecting structural integrity of body

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion at nearside rear sill area

Slight corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Very slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2022 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Corrosion at offside rear sill area, but not affecting structural integrity of body

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight corrosion at nearside rear sill area

Slight corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Very slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,972 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when nearside rear indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears slight leak at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake possible binding very slightly

parts of brake pipes obscured to inspect fully

Fail 16 Apr 2021 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when nearside rear indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears slight leak at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake possible binding very slightly

pars of brake pipes obscured to inspect fully

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,847 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

screen washers weak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,535 miles

nearside front brake back plate corroded and partially loose

offside front and nearside rear binding slightly

possible windscreen washers weaker than normal nearside one part blocked

some corrosion inner face edges front brake discs

some deterioration on exhaust fixing nuts/bolts

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,228 miles

breather hose starting to split at engine

corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

deterioration on exhaust fixings

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear binding slightly

possible fuel leak at tank sender unit

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe at tank (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

breather hose starting to split at engine

corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

deterioration on exhaust fixings

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,816 miles

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,693 miles

inner surfaces of both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front disc dust shield corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,265 miles

front number plate slightly loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

possible slight seapage of fuel at pipe connection at fuel tank

slight corrosion on edges inner faces front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,537 miles

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion on faces

Offside rear brake starting to bind slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,537 miles

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

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion on faces

Offside rear brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,434 miles

Inside faces of both front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front brake disc shield corroded and becoming weak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,979 miles

inner surfaces of both front brake discs slightly corroded

inner surfaces of both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake disc shield corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hose clips loose and corroded on tank below nearside front wing

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hose clips loose and corroded on tank below nearside front wing

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,297 miles

nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,017 miles

front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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277 HMF 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 76.9%.

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 277 HMF, 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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277 HMF is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is 277 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277 HMF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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