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E48 MDX

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 MDX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 57,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,871 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,798 miles

Automatic wiper blades parking ineffective

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock-absorber casing ,inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber casing / inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Oil leak

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear exhaust manifold heater duct/shroud clip damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,380 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,875 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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E48 MDX is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E48 MDX, 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 E48 MDX registered?

E48 MDX is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E48 MDX safe to buy?

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