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283 FOU

1987 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration283 FOU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 106,294 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 106,281 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 105,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 104,748 miles

The top mounting for the offside front suspension leg has a minimal amount of movement

There is evidence that the nearside front tyre may contact a rubber hose inside the wheelarch. This cannot be demonstrated under test conditions

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,689 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 103,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 103,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

boot and bonnet stays u/s

oil pipes not fixed

previous welded repairs covered in thick underseal

rear brake hose furrules rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

boot and bonnet stays u/s

oil pipes not fixed

previous welded repairs covered in thick underseal

rear brake hose furrules rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ferrules on both rear brake hoses starting to rust

Pass 10 Nov 2005 99,294 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 99,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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283 FOU is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 283 FOU, 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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What year was 283 FOU registered?

283 FOU is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is 283 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 283 FOU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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