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612 JON

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,924 mi
Last recorded110,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration612 JON
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,924 miles

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Hand brake cables in poor condition

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

Slight play in both front strut legs

Steering lock catches slightly in position one

Various oil leaks

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2025 110,870 miles

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Hand brake cables in poor condition

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

Slight play in both front strut legs

Steering lock catches slightly in position one

Various oil leaks

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2025 110,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Hand brake cables in poor condition

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

Slight play in both front strut legs

Steering lock catches slightly in position one

Various oil leaks

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 110,846 miles

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Hand brake cables in poor condition

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

Slight play in both front strut legs

Steering lock catches slightly in position one

Various oil leaks

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2024 110,846 miles

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

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Hand brake cables in poor condition

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

Slight play in both front strut legs

Steering lock catches slightly in position one

Various oil leaks

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,487 miles

N/s/f fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

N/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/r outer cv boot slightly damp with grease

all brake pads worn 50% front brake discs slightly lipped

both front seat belts slightly frayed

fuel cap sealing ring perished

hand brake cables in poor condition

slight play in both front strut legs

steering lock catches slightly in position one

various oil leaks

various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,907 miles

N/S/F fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

all brake pads worn 50% front brake discs slightly lipped

both front seat belts slightly frayed

fuel cap sealing ring perished

hand brake cables in poor condition

o/s/r outer cv boot slightly damp with grease

slight play in both front strut legs

steering lock catches slightly in position one

various oil leaks

various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2022 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

all brake pads worn 50% front brake discs slightly lipped

both front seat belts slightly frayed

fuel cap sealing ring perished

hand brake cables in poor condition

o/s/r outer cv boot slightly damp with grease

slight play in both front strut legs

steering lock catches slightly in position one

various oil leaks

various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,401 miles

N/S/F fog light lens cracked and the unit is slightly insecure

all brake pads worn 50%

slight gearbox oil leak

very slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,679 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,849 miles

Front hood strut weak

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, N/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,274 miles

Front hood strut weak

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, N/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front hood strut weak

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, N/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,534 miles

slight brake binding offside rear brake

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 96,130 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2008 88,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 87,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strong advise nearside and offside rear brake pipe ferruls corroded

strong advise nearside and offside steering joints to track rods twisted slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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612 JON is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 612 JON, 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 612 JON registered?

612 JON is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 612 JON safe to buy?

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