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B19 CTH

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,962 mi
Last recorded165,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CTH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 165,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 164,389 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 162,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 161,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 161,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 160,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 160,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

headlight washers inoperative

Fail 3 Feb 2021 160,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

headlight washers inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2018 158,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 156,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 151,410 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2015 151,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2014 147,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly inscure

o/s/ mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 143,587 miles

Surface corrosion on N/S rear sill area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,319 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 137,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 131,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 127,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 127,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 124,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

steering rack boots cracking, † †brake pipes slightly corroded, † †slight movment in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2006 120,665 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B19 CTH is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B19 CTH, 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 B19 CTH registered?

B19 CTH is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B19 CTH safe to buy?

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