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E152 CGO

1988 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 CGO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,616 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 116,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 114,930 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 112,389 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 107,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 103,332 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 103,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 97,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,786 miles

Front number plate becoming loose

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front number plate becoming loose

Pass 3 May 2016 88,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 85,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 79,317 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 79,317 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 71,622 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,423 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 59,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 17,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 5,847 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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E152 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E152 CGO, 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 E152 CGO registered?

E152 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E152 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E152 CGO shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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