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A911 BUY

1987 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 BUY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 130,185 miles

Nearside Parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 23 Sep 2024 130,043 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 130,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 130,043 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 129,747 miles

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

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

nearside rear park brake effort low

Fail 4 May 2018 129,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear park brake effort low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 129,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet struts poor

both rear inner wings and sills starting to rust

front pad warning light wires broken

fuel filler cover missing

heater pipes rusty

n/s/door shut starting to rust

oil pipes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2008 122,844 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

bonnet struts weak

fuel filler cap cover missing

heater valves rusty

n/s drive shaft inner boot split

oil pipes starting to split

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2006 115,515 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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A911 BUY is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A911 BUY, 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 A911 BUY registered?

A911 BUY is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is A911 BUY safe to buy?

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