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A19 TJT

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TJT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 118,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 118,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 116,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear oil sump is wet with misting of oil

Fail 3 May 2019 116,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear oil sump is wet with misting of oil

Pass 23 May 2018 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge has many minor cracks/ cuts around its circumference ,within test limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 115,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 115,340 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 113,014 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 113,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,113 miles

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 112,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 111,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 110,755 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 109,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 109,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 107,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 104,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 102,139 miles

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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A19 TJT is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A19 TJT, 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 A19 TJT registered?

A19 TJT is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is A19 TJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 TJT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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