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BBZ 9115

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,205 mi
Last recorded137,205 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 9115
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 135,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 135,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 117,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 111,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,934 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 99,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 96,827 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 92,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BBZ 9115 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BBZ 9115, 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 BBZ 9115 registered?

BBZ 9115 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is BBZ 9115 safe to buy?

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