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ATH 1E

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,646 mi
Last recorded79,646 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 1E
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 79,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 79,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,479 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no blade on rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,312 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,631 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,455 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,876 miles

osf shock absorber slight misting of oil

slight play in both front w/bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering wheel has slight play at top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,491 miles

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

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

all four flexible brake hose ferrules look thin

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,343 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,797 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ATH 1E is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ATH 1E, 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 ATH 1E registered?

ATH 1E is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is ATH 1E safe to buy?

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