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5 WM

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,971 mi
Last recorded54,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 54,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 54,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,904 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET EXHAUST FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,902 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET EXHAUST FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,888 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,881 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,578 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,253 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,884 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 WM is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 5 WM, 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 5 WM registered?

5 WM is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is 5 WM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 WM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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