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DSZ 911

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,527 mi
Last recorded20,527 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 20,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 20,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,015 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 19,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,180 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 18,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 18,647 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,521 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,187 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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DSZ 911 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSZ 911, 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 DSZ 911 registered?

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

Is DSZ 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 911 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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