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A5 GKR

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,780 mi
Last recorded29,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GKR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 29,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,675 miles

off side rear inner cv boot damp with grease

Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,104 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 25,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,329 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,093 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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A5 GKR is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A5 GKR, 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 A5 GKR registered?

A5 GKR is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is A5 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GKR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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