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C16 RRA

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RRA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 118,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 118,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 116,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 115,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 110,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 105,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 103,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 102,664 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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C16 RRA is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C16 RRA, 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 C16 RRA registered?

C16 RRA is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C16 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 RRA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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