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JSS 911N

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,849 mi
Last recorded189,849 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 911N
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 189,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 189,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 189,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 188,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 188,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 186,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 185,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 185,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 184,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 183,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 181,410 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 180,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 178,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight roughness noted in the off side front wheel bearing - advise changing in the near future

Fail 5 Dec 2011 178,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight roughness noted in the off side front wheel bearing - advise changing in the near future

Pass 28 Jan 2011 177,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 175,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 172,669 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight routhness o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 172,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 168,118 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion starting on drivers door sill

corrosion starting under drivers rear wheel arch

drivers rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

passenger rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 165,079 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 165,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 165,072 miles

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

o/s electric window n/w †small gap between steering wheel and dash †screen cracked †h.c excessive at idle

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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JSS 911N is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JSS 911N, 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 JSS 911N registered?

JSS 911N is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is JSS 911N safe to buy?

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