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911 JA

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,659 mi
Last recorded97,659 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 JA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 97,659 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside anti roll bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 96,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battray insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,679 miles

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

battray insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 96,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 95,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 95,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 94,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 96,532 miles

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

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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911 JA is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red 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 911 JA, 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 911 JA registered?

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

Is 911 JA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 JA 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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