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C9 SRP

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SRP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 121,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / chassis holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower of front windscreen has small chip

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front cover sill corroded

Rear seats no installed at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front inner and outer sills are corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

The rear bonnet stay is detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre middle has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll bar mounts to the chassis are corroded

the bottom of the engine is oily

Pass 6 May 2020 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front inner and outer sills are corroded

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

both rear anti roll bar mounting points on chassis are corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Inner sill corroded

O/S/R Tyre low tread on outer edge

Oil leaks

Slight play in N/S/F Wheel bearing

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

Fail 5 May 2015 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre low tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Inner sill corroded

O/S/R Tyre low tread on outer edge

Oil leaks

Slight play in N/S/F Wheel bearing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,428 miles

both front tyres just acceptable

minor chip in window screen in zone b

n/side front shock slight mist oil

n/side rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight play in n/side front whhel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres just acceptable

minor chip in window screen in zone b

n/side front shock slight mist oil

n/side rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight play in n/side front whhel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2012 121,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 119,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,166 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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C9 SRP is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 C9 SRP, 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 C9 SRP registered?

C9 SRP is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is C9 SRP safe to buy?

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