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E575 SFX

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,655 mi
Last recorded297,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE575 SFX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 297,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 297,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 297,027 miles

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

under cover fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2024 297,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 296,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 295,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 294,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 294,036 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 294,036 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake warning light on

front wipers dont return to park automaticly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 294,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 294,036 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 292,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 292,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 289,761 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 288,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 285,981 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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E575 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E575 SFX, 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 E575 SFX registered?

E575 SFX is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E575 SFX safe to buy?

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