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5 TJS

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TJS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,908 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 30,270 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,054 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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5 TJS is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5 TJS, 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 5 TJS registered?

5 TJS is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 5 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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