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A1 BES

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,762 mi
Last recorded36,762 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,762 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 36,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively small chip to inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,956 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 34,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,452 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,450 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,482 miles

unsteady idle {sticking}

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

unsteady idle {sticking}

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,042 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,024 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A1 BES is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 BES, 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 A1 BES registered?

A1 BES is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A1 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BES shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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