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B5 SJP

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,870 mi
Last recorded59,870 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SJP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,724 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,342 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 59,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,579 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,290 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear exhaust bracket fractured

oil cooler pipe connections corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,692 miles

225/50/zr16 goodyear

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

very strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,572 miles

225/50/zr16 goodyear

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

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

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken

offside rear brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,875 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,130 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 49,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,611 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 47,419 miles

n/s washer jets inop

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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B5 SJP is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 SJP, 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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What year was B5 SJP registered?

B5 SJP is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1988.

Is B5 SJP safe to buy?

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