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3912 IL

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,270 mi
Last recorded91,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3912 IL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 90,786 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,910 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight splitting to o/s/r tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

advise all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight splitting to o/s/r tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

advise all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,745 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 87,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2011 86,935 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear antiroll bar links bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,383 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake flexis deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,933 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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3912 IL is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3912 IL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3912 IL registered?

3912 IL is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 3912 IL safe to buy?

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