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B911 PHP

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,963 mi
Last recorded193,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB911 PHP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 193,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 193,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 193,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 193,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 186,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 178,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 178,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 169,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 163,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 154,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 145,277 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 138,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 128,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 128,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,347 miles

slight blowing from exhaust system boxes & joints

Fail 8 Apr 2008 114,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 103,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 103,541 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads becoming low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,665 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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B911 PHP is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B911 PHP, 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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B911 PHP is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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