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TJI 48

1988 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 91193,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 48
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 50,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 47,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,653 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,137 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 17 May 2013 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 31,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,268 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,897 miles

Offside front oil pipe leaking (under wing)

Pass 16 May 2006 20,677 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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TJI 48 is a 1988 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TJI 48, 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 TJI 48 registered?

TJI 48 is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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