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A23 UBA

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,757 mi
Last recorded153,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 UBA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 153,757 miles

Nearside Rear floor coroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor coroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil tank pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank coroded

starter motor temperamental

Fail 3 Jun 2023 153,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor coroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear floor coroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil tank pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank coroded

starter motor temperamental

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,592 miles

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

corrosion near both rear jacking points

main beam switch in poor condition

oil cooler pipe is kinked

Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,841 miles

Nearside Rear oil cooler pipe kinked and leaking

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear oil cooler pipe kinked and leaking

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,021 miles

Offside Front brake is slightly binding

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 150,251 miles

Nearside Headlight in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 149,014 miles

oil pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 148,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front brakes slight binding

advise oil pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 148,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 147,363 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 147,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 144,542 miles

exhaust emissions close to limit

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Fail 6 Nov 2007 144,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions close to limit

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 20 Sep 2005 141,246 miles

front brake pads checked appear low

front tyres 215/45 & rear tyres 255/40

o/s rear cv gaiter split

temporary reapair to exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2005 141,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise front brake pads checked appear low

Advise front tyres 215/45 & rear tyres 255/40

Advise o/s rear cv gaiter split

advise temporary repair to exhaust

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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A23 UBA is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A23 UBA, 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 A23 UBA registered?

A23 UBA is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A23 UBA safe to buy?

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