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E54 DRM

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 DRM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,815 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,582 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,195 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged advise it is replaced

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,792 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both outer sill panels rubber mounts loose & fractured

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both outer sill panels rubber mounts loose & fractured

Pass 28 May 2008 99,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 98,367 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension components. Surface corrosin to structual points front and rear. Petrol fumes in engine bay.Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 96,651 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

genral condition of underside body ands structure has surface corrosion

surface corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering components

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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E54 DRM is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E54 DRM, 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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E54 DRM is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E54 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 DRM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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