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911 SOC

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,247 mi
Last recorded141,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 141,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,893 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 140,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 140,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 140,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 139,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 139,304 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 137,578 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 137,565 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 136,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 131,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 126,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 126,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SOC is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

911 SOC is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is 911 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 SOC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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