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C1 MJJ

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MJJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,788 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 72,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,694 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,093 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,402 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 63,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TYRES FOULING ARCHES WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP

Pass 30 May 2007 62,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,499 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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C1 MJJ is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C1 MJJ, 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 C1 MJJ registered?

C1 MJJ is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is C1 MJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 MJJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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