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418 D

1988 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration418 D
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 101,799 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,882 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 100,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,653 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,621 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,112 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,539 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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418 D is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 93,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 418 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 418 D registered?

418 D is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 418 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 418 D shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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