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AVG 85S

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 85S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 155,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 155,761 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 155,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 155,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 153,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 148,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 147,988 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 147,988 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 145,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 142,478 miles

Offside rear outer drive shaft boot is split.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 138,344 miles

rear brake hoses ferroles corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 135,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 135,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AVG 85S is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVG 85S, 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 AVG 85S registered?

AVG 85S is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is AVG 85S safe to buy?

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