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D17 PJB

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,594 mi
Last recorded77,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 PJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,117 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,112 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,621 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,146 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,817 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,415 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,415 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,122 miles

constant velocity joint gaiter split and loosing grease

slight brake imbalance on parking brake

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

constant velocity joint gaiter split and loosing grease

slight brake imbalance on parking brake

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,823 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 3 Apr 2014 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,020 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear inner c v boot starting to split and perish

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,020 miles

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

nearside rear inner c v boot starting to split and perish

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,653 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,159 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,704 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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D17 PJB is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D17 PJB, 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 D17 PJB registered?

D17 PJB is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D17 PJB safe to buy?

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