PORSCHE 9111988 · 3.2L PETROL

This 1988 Porsche 911 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 August 2024 at 91,741 miles, passed with zero defects, indicating all safety-critical systems were fully compliant at that time. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures. A minor electrical failure occurred on 30 August 2023, where the tester flagged a non-functioning nearside front direction indicator and a faulty rear fog lamp. Both defects were rectified before the retest the following day, suggesting prompt attention to basic upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the October 2022 test at 91,836 miles and the August 2023 test at 91,694 miles, the recorded mileage decreased by 142 miles, which is physically impossible and likely indicates a clerical error or a replacement odometer reading. Excluding this irregularity, the vehicle has covered roughly 148 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, confirming extremely light use. Over its 38-year lifespan, the average annual mileage of approximately 2,414 miles is low, though the recent usage suggests the car may have been standing for extended periods. Prolonged inactivity can cause stale fuel, deteriorated rubber seals, dried-out brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres, none of which the MOT static check fully captures. A buyer should inspect the braking system carefully, paying particular attention to caliper pistons and disc surfaces for corrosion or binding that can develop from infrequent use. The tyres deserve close scrutiny for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Suspension bushes, ball joints, and exhaust mounts should be checked for perishing, especially if the car has been stored in a cold or damp environment. The electrical fault in 2023 was minor, but a full function test of all lights, indicators, and dashboard warning lamps is advisable to confirm no intermittent wiring issues have developed since. Given the low mileage and clean recent record, the primary risk is not wear but age-related deterioration of perishable components.