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ALZ 5818

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5818
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 114,954 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 114,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,939 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,995 miles

Offside Front Pad sensor wire insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,682 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 110,682 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 110,587 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,460 miles

offside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 109,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,837 miles

nsr outer cv boot split.

osr brake rubbing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2009 108,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 107,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 107,832 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 107,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 106,340 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 106,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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ALZ 5818 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ALZ 5818, 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 ALZ 5818 registered?

ALZ 5818 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is ALZ 5818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 5818 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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