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NSU 581

1988 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 581
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,390 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,390 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 113,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,441 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 113,440 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

off side front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,010 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,975 miles

Advance wear to to rear tyres

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,862 miles

Advanced wear to both rear tyres

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 106,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 102,703 miles

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

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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NSU 581 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSU 581, 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

How do I check the history of NSU 581?

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What year was NSU 581 registered?

NSU 581 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is NSU 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 581 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSU 581 have outstanding finance?

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