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E911 FTF

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,123 mi
Last recorded66,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE911 FTF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 66,123 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,949 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,220 miles

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

n/s rear sill rusty and weak on underside

Pass 17 May 2018 60,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,582 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lower on effort (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 59,031 miles

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s handbrake effort lower by 50%

Fail 23 May 2016 59,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s handbrake effort lower by 50%

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,509 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 58,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,977 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f side light dim

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,016 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,088 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 52,488 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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E911 FTF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 Carrera Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E911 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E911 FTF registered?

E911 FTF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E911 FTF safe to buy?

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