1988 Porsche Carrera — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1988 perform at MOT as they age
38 years
Current Age
94.1%
Latest Pass Rate
68
Total Tests (All Years)
88,251 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
94.1%
Age (yrs) 36Tests 68Avg Mileage 88,251Top Failure Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 5.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1988 Porsche Carrera, with age trends.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
5.9%
— Consistent
Brakes
2.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% (36 yrs) | 5.9% (36 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 2.9% (36 yrs) | 2.9% (36 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Porsche Carrera cars manufactured in 1988 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 68 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.