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E103 WBU

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 WBU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 96,432 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,682 miles

Front tyres out of shape

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,356 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,246 miles

Front tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 78,035 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear tyres show slight perish cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,982 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor torn

Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor torn

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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E103 WBU is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E103 WBU, 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 E103 WBU registered?

E103 WBU is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E103 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 WBU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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