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E5 ESE

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ESE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 82,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,296 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 82,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Light is very dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 79,549 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 79,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,041 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 77,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 75,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E5 ESE is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E5 ESE, 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

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What year was E5 ESE registered?

E5 ESE is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E5 ESE safe to buy?

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