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E403 JKS

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,852 mi
Last recorded197,852 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 JKS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 197,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 197,850 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 197,848 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both rear backplates corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 197,846 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 197,844 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 197,804 miles

some corrosion to under body dust shields etc

Pass 19 Feb 2016 197,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 197,790 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 197,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake back plates corroded

condition of vehicle (behind cover sills)appears to be poor(corrosion)but unable to see properly

general condition of body/vehicle structure poor.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 197,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front underbody tray corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 197,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 197,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 194,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 188,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 188,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 179,276 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 179,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 169,393 miles

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

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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E403 JKS is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E403 JKS, 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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E403 JKS is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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