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PIL 5191

1988 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5191
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 77,672 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 77,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 63,736 miles

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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PIL 5191 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PIL 5191, 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 PIL 5191?

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What year was PIL 5191 registered?

PIL 5191 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is PIL 5191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 5191 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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