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E550 GMY

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE550 GMY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 107,734 miles

all tyres parished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,414 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,393 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,393 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 102,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 100,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 98,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 98,679 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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E550 GMY is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E550 GMY, 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

How do I check the history of E550 GMY?

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What year was E550 GMY registered?

E550 GMY is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E550 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E550 GMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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