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BWY 46S

1988 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 46S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,081 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD ENDS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S STEERING RACK END

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 121,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 121,081 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2006 121,081 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

oil leak

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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BWY 46S is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,687cc 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 BWY 46S, 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 BWY 46S registered?

BWY 46S is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is BWY 46S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 46S 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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