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E523 JAR

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 JAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 102,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 100,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,050 miles

all four brake hose ends corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

all four brake hose ends corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On ALL brake hoses/not pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On ALL brake hoses/not pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,148 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 87,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,512 miles

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

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Rear CV boot split

Slight play to N/S steering rack arm connecting bush

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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E523 JAR 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 86.4%.

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 E523 JAR, 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 E523 JAR registered?

E523 JAR is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E523 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 JAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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