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174 GAO

1987 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,998 mi
Last recorded112,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration174 GAO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 112,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,725 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,758 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 82,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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174 GAO is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 174 GAO, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 174 GAO registered?

174 GAO is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is 174 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 174 GAO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 174 GAO have outstanding finance?

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