CarVerify

Free Car Check

KAW 911E

1988 Porsche Carrera GT

Blue Petrol 5733cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera GT102,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 911E
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 78,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,431 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,328 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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 30 Mar 2010 73,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 73,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,499 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 69,834 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
Full Porsche Carrera GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KAW 911E is a 1988 Porsche Carrera GT in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 102,961 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAW 911E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAW 911E?

You can check the full history of KAW 911E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KAW 911E registered?

KAW 911E is a 1988 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is KAW 911E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 911E shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAW 911E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KAW 911E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.