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LUI 5596

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 5596
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,878 miles

Engine oil feed pipe cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2019 149,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil feed pipe cracking

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 149,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 149,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 148,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 148,306 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 148,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake disc pitted

all front suspension bushes worn and perished

n/s/r back plate missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 146,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake disc pitted

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all front suspension bushes worn and perished

n/s/r back plate missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 145,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 140,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 139,567 miles

O/S/R tyre valve damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2006 133,863 miles

some previous welding repairs to off side and near side rear anti roll bar mountings

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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LUI 5596 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUI 5596, 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 LUI 5596 registered?

LUI 5596 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is LUI 5596 safe to buy?

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