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SUI 4551

1988 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 4551
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,303 miles

wipers poor

Rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear discs pitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,925 miles

both front furrel ends corroded

exhaust system deteriorating

intensive wash pipe burst

o/s oil pipe corroding

oil leak on engine

rear oil pipe to engine corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,691 miles

oil pipe ferrules corroded

rear wiper missing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly flat spotted

brake fluid level low

corrosion on all brake discs

front oil pipe ferrules corroded

judder n/s/f brake

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear wiper missing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2010 90,965 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. n/s/r tyre 2.00 tread depth.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,260 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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SUI 4551 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUI 4551, 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

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What year was SUI 4551 registered?

SUI 4551 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is SUI 4551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 4551 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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