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E540 JAR

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,891 mi
Last recorded93,891 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 JAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,891 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 93,854 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush outer case corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade could clear better

Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 92,269 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 92,269 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,569 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,116 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,300 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,415 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

offside and nearside trackrod end boots split

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 82,840 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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E540 JAR is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E540 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.

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What year was E540 JAR registered?

E540 JAR is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E540 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 JAR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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