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A17 BDY

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BDY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 62,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 61,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 61,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,012 miles

Front LIGHT CORROSION FRONT BRAKE PIPES

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

Nearside Front CALIPER BINGING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,777 miles

strong advise--both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,280 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded and blowing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 50,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded and blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,977 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,987 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,088 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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A17 BDY is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A17 BDY, 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 A17 BDY registered?

A17 BDY is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A17 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BDY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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