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C4 NSM

1987 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

205,914 mi
Last recorded205,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NSM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 205,914 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 205,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 205,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 205,354 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 205,354 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 204,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 203,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 202,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 May 2017 202,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 May 2016 200,932 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 198,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 192,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 186,988 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 181,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 174,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 171,541 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 165,827 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 160,258 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside steering rack minor play

Pass 25 May 2007 155,515 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 150,777 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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C4 NSM is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C4 NSM, 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 C4 NSM registered?

C4 NSM is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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