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87 HDS

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,814 mi
Last recorded91,814 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 HDS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 91,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,754 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 91,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,707 miles

Corrosion on all brake discs

Front tyres worn on inner edges and are deteriorating/perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on all brake discs

Front tyres worn on inner edges and are deteriorating/perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2013 86,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,363 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust joint badly corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,363 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,239 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,237 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/o/s/front brake dics rusted on inside o/s/rear brake dics rusted on outside

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,780 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,586 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,586 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,329 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer drive shaft c/v joint covers split n/s/r tyre at tread depth limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 73,534 miles

n/s/f beam image poor . slight play o/s/f hub . both sides rear outer driveshaft boots split

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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87 HDS is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 87 HDS, 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 87 HDS registered?

87 HDS is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is 87 HDS safe to buy?

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