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B3 MPF

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MPF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both front hubs slight play

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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B3 MPF is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 MPF, 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 B3 MPF?

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What year was B3 MPF registered?

B3 MPF is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is B3 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MPF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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