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852 EBF

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration852 EBF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,395 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,172 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,410 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,408 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 124,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 122,765 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 122,765 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,441 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 121,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 120,348 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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852 EBF is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 852 EBF, 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 852 EBF registered?

852 EBF is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is 852 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 852 EBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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