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SIG 2

1988 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,052 mi
Last recorded178,052 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 178,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 178,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 178,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 177,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 176,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 176,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working no washer fluid being emmitted (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose ha small hole and leaking under pressure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 174,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 172,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 172,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 170,136 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 169,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 164,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 154,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 154,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 151,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight drag on near side rear wheel when spun by hand

Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight drag on near side rear wheel when spun by hand

Pass 23 Sep 2013 149,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split.

Fail 22 May 2013 149,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 147,960 miles

nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play

Pass 26 May 2011 146,159 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 May 2010 143,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 143,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 141,270 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 139,586 miles

oil cooler leaking

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 139,092 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SIG 2 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 SIG 2, 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 SIG 2 registered?

SIG 2 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is SIG 2 safe to buy?

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