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D409 FDL

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD409 FDL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 88,746 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,651 miles

Exhaust Hydrocarbon content high at engine idle speed (in limits at 2000rpm)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,651 miles

Exhaust Hydrocarbon content high at engine idle speed (in limits at 2000rpm)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,632 miles

Emits blue smoke at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,632 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps O/S main stays on with dip (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Emits blue smoke at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,632 miles

Upper steering column bush has play

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,632 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,632 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have play

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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D409 FDL is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D409 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D409 FDL registered?

D409 FDL is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D409 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D409 FDL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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