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D485 GCD

1987 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,977 mi
Last recorded56,977 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 GCD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,977 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES X 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 56,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES X 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 56,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,527 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 56,501 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2019 56,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 55,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,107 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 55,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,643 miles

drivers washer not providing water to screen, but passengers provides enough water to clear screen

Pass 13 May 2011 54,422 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,138 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,987 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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D485 GCD is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D485 GCD, 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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D485 GCD is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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