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E43 PCW

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,507 mi
Last recorded94,507 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 PCW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 94,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,386 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,330 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,129 miles

the rear exhaust silencer is in a poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 93,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,894 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 92,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,864 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 92,863 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,785 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,128 miles

windscreen has slight wiper markings

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 91,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 PCW is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E43 PCW, 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 E43 PCW?

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What year was E43 PCW registered?

E43 PCW is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E43 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 PCW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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