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E285 CPD

1988 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 CPD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 2 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,970 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,371 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,371 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 86,873 miles

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

Front Tyre treads slightly distorted on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,431 miles

both beam pattens on lower limit

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

small chip in nearside headlight glass

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,668 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,625 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in exhaust.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,125 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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E285 CPD is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E285 CPD, 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 E285 CPD registered?

E285 CPD is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E285 CPD safe to buy?

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