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E349 SFX

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE349 SFX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,532 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 100,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 99,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 99,437 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 99,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 99,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 99,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,989 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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E349 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E349 SFX, 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

How do I check the history of E349 SFX?

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What year was E349 SFX registered?

E349 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E349 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E349 SFX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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