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A9 UMJ

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 UMJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 151,245 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear undewr body has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2010 151,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear undewr body has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 145,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 145,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 142,995 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 142,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 135,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 133,551 miles

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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A9 UMJ is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A9 UMJ, 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

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What year was A9 UMJ registered?

A9 UMJ is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is A9 UMJ safe to buy?

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