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D26 LMB

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 LMB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,044 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 84,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,186 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn uneavenly

Pass 15 May 2010 81,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 80,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 80,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 78,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s screen wash poor

number plate lettering poor

o/s/r cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2006 77,518 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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D26 LMB is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D26 LMB, 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 D26 LMB registered?

D26 LMB is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D26 LMB safe to buy?

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