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E511 CGO

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 CGO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 81,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,281 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,795 miles

Offside Rear very slight brake bind

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 77,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 76,529 miles

o/s rear outer drive shaft gaitor split n/s rear outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,274 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,142 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 64,617 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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E511 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E511 CGO, 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 E511 CGO registered?

E511 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E511 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 CGO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E511 CGO have outstanding finance?

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