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D378 BUT

1987 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,567 mi
Last recorded20,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 BUT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 20,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,219 miles

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 20,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside rear outor driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen has damage outside the swept area less than 40mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,182 miles

damage on offside windscreen

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

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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D378 BUT is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D378 BUT, 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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D378 BUT is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D378 BUT safe to buy?

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