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E43 CPB

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 CPB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 80,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 79,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,892 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 76,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Pads stuck on (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,043 miles

Nearside Front n/s front hub/bearing has slight play in it

Offside Front o/s front hub/bearing has slight play in it

Offside Rear o/s/r brake binding slightly. ok on balance test etc.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,493 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,and chunk of tread missing,inner cords not exposed.

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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E43 CPB is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E43 CPB, 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

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What year was E43 CPB registered?

E43 CPB is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E43 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 CPB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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