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A9 MFV

1988 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,157 mi
Last recorded175,157 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MFV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 175,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil dripping on to heat exchanger and smoking, this smoke could find its way in to the cabin. rectification strongly recommended.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Fail 1 May 2026 175,121 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil dripping on to heat exchanger and smoking, this smoke could find its way in to the cabin. rectification strongly recommended.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 173,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 169,790 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 169,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 165,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 162,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 157,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 153,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 150,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,429 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,344 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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A9 MFV is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 MFV, 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

How do I check the history of A9 MFV?

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What year was A9 MFV registered?

A9 MFV is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is A9 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MFV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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