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808 GSG

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,189 mi
Last recorded214,189 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 GSG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 214,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 213,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 212,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 211,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 207,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 204,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake is binding but not enough to warrant a fail

Nearside Rear Inner CV gaiter perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Non-statutory seat belt missing

Offside Rear Inner CV gaiter perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Sep 2016 201,304 miles

Both rear seat backs are missing and so can not be tested for security

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle is missing but is not mandatory

Fail 20 Sep 2016 201,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat backs are missing and so can not be tested for security

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle is missing but is not mandatory

Pass 26 Aug 2015 188,962 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 187,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from underside of engine

rear exhaust bracket snapped (exhaust system adequately supported)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 187,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from underside of engine

rear exhaust bracket snapped (exhaust system adequately supported)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 180,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 166,529 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 166,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 156,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 146,854 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 139,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 134,640 miles

brake hose ferules corroding.

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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808 GSG is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 808 GSG, 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 808 GSG registered?

808 GSG is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 808 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 808 GSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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