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A911 ERT

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 ERT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flex hose connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flex hose connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,061 miles

Nearside Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,595 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,287 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer drive shaft boot is split.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer drive shaft boot is split.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 82,491 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A911 ERT is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A911 ERT, 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 A911 ERT registered?

A911 ERT is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A911 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 ERT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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