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DAD 465C

1988 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

1,340 mi
Last recorded1,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 465C
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 1,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 1,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 1,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 1,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 1,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,492 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,593 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 98,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 97,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 96,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front suspenion A frames corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front suspenion A frames corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,959 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,835 miles

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

NOTE covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

front suspension arms getting rusty

o/s parking brake reading slightly low

oil cooler pipes getting very rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

check parking brake, n/s reading low

front lower suspension arms getting rusty

slight 'play' detected at steering wheel, joints not visible, check A.S.A.P.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,183 miles

check parking brake, n/s reading low

front lower suspension arms getting rusty

slight 'play' detected at steering wheel, joints not visible, check A.S.A.P.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,555 miles

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arms starting to rust

o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets starting to rust

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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DAD 465C is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DAD 465C, 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 DAD 465C registered?

DAD 465C is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is DAD 465C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 465C shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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