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PPV 139M

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,344 mi
Last recorded173,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 139M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 173,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 172,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 172,093 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 172,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 171,307 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 171,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 169,201 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 169,201 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 168,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 166,892 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 166,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 165,496 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 165,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 163,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 158,151 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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PPV 139M is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PPV 139M, 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.

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What year was PPV 139M registered?

PPV 139M is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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The MOT history for PPV 139M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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