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911 Y

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,597 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,597 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,597 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,528 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,216 miles

exhaust fixings badly rusted

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,147 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,529 miles

offside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,388 miles

front and rear disc pads appear low

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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911 Y is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 911 Y, 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 911 Y registered?

911 Y is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is 911 Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 Y shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 911 Y have outstanding finance?

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