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DAT 5T

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,672 mi
Last recorded59,672 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAT 5T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect poor earth to nearside rear lights. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,331 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,004 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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DAT 5T is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DAT 5T, 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 DAT 5T registered?

DAT 5T is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is DAT 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAT 5T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAT 5T have outstanding finance?

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