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1988 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · E966 FRS

E966 FRS

1988 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 101,891 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 911
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
101,891 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
3164cc
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E966 FRS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
  • 101,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

E966 FRS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Porsche 911 (E966 FRS) between March 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

E966 FRS Mileage History

  1. 02/03/202297,924 mi
  2. 02/06/202399,246 mi+1,322 mi
  3. 11/04/2024100,332 mi+1,086 mi
  4. 08/05/2026101,891 mi+1,559 mi

Average of roughly 948 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1988 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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