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A5 XKM

1988 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XKM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,416 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 93,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Bracket holding bush, corroded but not considered excessive too cause movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm torsion adjuster - play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing quickier on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 82,170 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear outer cv boot split!

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,155 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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A5 XKM is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A5 XKM, 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 A5 XKM registered?

A5 XKM is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is A5 XKM safe to buy?

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