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E556 MYL

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 MYL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,016 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 71,013 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,139 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr outer brake pad getting worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,912 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fan pully belt cracking

offside front oil cooler pipe ferule rusted away

suspect front brake pads binding in calipers (clicking when pedal depresed)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,082 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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E556 MYL is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E556 MYL, 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 E556 MYL registered?

E556 MYL is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E556 MYL safe to buy?

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