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A911 TUU

1988 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 TUU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 104,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi slight corrosion

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

front brake flexis slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2022 103,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi slight corrosion

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

front brake flexis slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 103,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 103,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 103,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 103,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,053 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,047 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall - 265/35zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,715 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,225 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 102,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,808 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,367 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 101,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 101,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 100,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 100,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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 TUU is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

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

Is A911 TUU safe to buy?

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