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MFL 29H

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 29H
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 41,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,407 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 41,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,965 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,890 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 23,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MFL 29H is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFL 29H, 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 MFL 29H registered?

MFL 29H is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is MFL 29H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFL 29H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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