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DAA 72A

1988 Porsche 911

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

54,396 mi
Last recorded54,396 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 72A
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 38,377 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,554 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp works with nearside (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm loose on splines and nut loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak n/s/f hub, not on brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,783 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,782 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 47,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,311 miles

Front brake discs have small cracks appearing around cross-drill holes,however are not seriously weakened

Pass 14 May 2012 43,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,576 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside beam image poor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from offside center join

Unable to fully see front brakes

Fail 6 May 2010 36,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside beam image poor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from offside center join

Unable to fully see front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to perish

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DAA 72A is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 DAA 72A, 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 DAA 72A registered?

DAA 72A is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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