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POR 911B

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,214 mi
Last recorded59,214 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 911B
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 53,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 50,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 50,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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POR 911B is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 POR 911B, 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 POR 911B?

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What year was POR 911B registered?

POR 911B is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is POR 911B safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 911B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POR 911B have outstanding finance?

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