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18 GY

1987 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

45,850 mi
Last recorded45,850 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 GY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 45,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 45,850 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 45,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,451 miles

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 45,196 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,977 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,042 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,928 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,645 miles

parking brake efficiency is lower on the nearside than the offside

Pass 23 May 2008 38,714 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 38,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 36,570 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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18 GY is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 18 GY, 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.

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18 GY is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is 18 GY safe to buy?

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