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D490 WOO

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,492 mi
Last recorded42,492 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD490 WOO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,490 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,593 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,970 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,476 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D490 WOO is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D490 WOO, 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 D490 WOO registered?

D490 WOO is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D490 WOO safe to buy?

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