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44 CXS

1988 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

14,235 mi
Last recorded14,235 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

Registration44 CXS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 14,235 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 12,713 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 12,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light comes on when brake is used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp is stuck on

Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 7,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 2,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 2,365 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 20 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 159,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

RHF headlamp beam pattern starting to become poor

Wipers poor

Fail 28 Nov 2013 15,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

RHF headlamp beam pattern starting to become poor

Wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2013 159,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

RHF headlamp light pattern starting to become poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Fail 23 Oct 2012 157,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Fail 27 Sep 2012 157,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wipers don't turn off

Pass 5 Oct 2011 152,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread deep enough to show cords but within requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2010 148,445 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 144,711 miles

as 1st test

Fail 23 Sep 2009 144,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 130,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 123,874 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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44 CXS is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 44 CXS, 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 44 CXS registered?

44 CXS is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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