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MJB 156

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 156
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 103,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 102,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 102,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 101,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 100,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 98,758 miles

Front both front tyres 25 years old,older than recommended 10 years

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,283 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,215 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 9 Nov 2012 89,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 88,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,119 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,798 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,657 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MJB 156 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJB 156, 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 MJB 156 registered?

MJB 156 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is MJB 156 safe to buy?

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