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E911 JBV

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE911 JBV
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,636 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,636 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 83,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 82,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,199 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,157 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to both front and both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,591 miles

rear brakes are binding.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,873 miles

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 JBV is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E911 JBV registered?

E911 JBV is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E911 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E911 JBV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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