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D181 PRH

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,694 mi
Last recorded50,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 PRH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,870 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 50,579 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,934 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 49,932 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,919 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 49,919 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,077 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR inner CV boot starting to split

Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR inner CV boot starting to split

OSR inner CV boot split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,953 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2010 43,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2009 42,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,249 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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D181 PRH is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D181 PRH, 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 D181 PRH registered?

D181 PRH is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D181 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D181 PRH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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