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D3 PCW

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 PCW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,136 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,136 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 101,824 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,810 miles

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,375 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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D3 PCW is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D3 PCW, 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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D3 PCW is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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