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C6 TGA

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,713 mi
Last recorded77,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,713 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 77,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 76,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,149 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,147 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 76,144 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,950 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,479 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,479 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,248 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced corroded and broken off (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,909 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f jacking point corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,195 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,192 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 63,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 63,671 miles

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

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

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

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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C6 TGA is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C6 TGA, 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 C6 TGA registered?

C6 TGA is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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