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C11 ELT

1988 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

286,125 mi
Last recorded286,125 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ELT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 286,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 285,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 285,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 284,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 283,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 283,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 282,859 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 282,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil lines corroded/perishing

Pass 6 May 2015 281,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear oil pipe ferrule excessively corroded

suspect very slight weep from fuel tank drain plug

Fail 6 May 2015 281,733 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear oil pipe ferrule excessively corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 281,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 281,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 278,647 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 278,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 278,005 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 277,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 276,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 270,554 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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C11 ELT is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C11 ELT, 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 C11 ELT registered?

C11 ELT is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is C11 ELT safe to buy?

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