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488 MM

1994 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,807 mi
Last recorded60,807 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 91187,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 MM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 60,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,963 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,686 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on the inside shoulder of the tread

Pass 22 May 2008 52,348 miles

Nail in rear tyre

osr+nsr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 51,983 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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488 MM is a 1994 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 87,425 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 488 MM, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 488 MM registered?

488 MM is a 1994 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is 488 MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 MM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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