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APP 515J

1988 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

3,430 mi
Last recorded3,430 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 515J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 3,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 2,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 2,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,427 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 1,427 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 132,737 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,177 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,537 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 131,521 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 130,871 miles

Both front headlamp aim beam pattern weak

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,746 miles

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

Nearside front backing plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear outer C.V gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside rear outer C.V gaiter deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 129,857 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 129,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 127,693 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 126,209 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil pipes very badly corroded.

Oil leak

S pipe starting to crack.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 126,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil pipes very badly corroded.

Oil leak

S pipe starting to crack.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,471 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 123,161 miles

offside front headlamp unit not in a very good condition beam slighty weak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 110,270 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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APP 515J is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 APP 515J, 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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APP 515J is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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