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E494 DMR

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,792 mi
Last recorded106,792 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 DMR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,561 miles

Front tie down/tow point broken

Only just passed emmisions test

Slight blow rear silencer.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,642 miles

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing.

Suspect engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,375 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil pipe o/s lower very soft

Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,855 miles

Front and rear number plates may not meet construction and use regulations.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 103,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Washer Switch Poor Operation.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 103,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Washer Switch Poor Operation.

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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E494 DMR is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E494 DMR, 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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What year was E494 DMR registered?

E494 DMR is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E494 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 DMR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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