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D501 FWV

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,352 mi
Last recorded175,352 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 FWV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 175,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 175,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 175,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened d bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wishbone d bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower along sill and inner wheel arch pipe clips missing and corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 175,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 175,265 miles

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2021 175,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 175,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 175,195 miles

oil leak

service brake only just requirments 50%

Pass 13 Jul 2017 175,301 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 175,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 174,869 miles

Rear wheels has restricted free movement (both)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 174,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 174,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 174,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower covers

Fail 1 May 2013 174,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lower covers

Pass 4 Apr 2012 174,131 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

larger tyres fitted to rear

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 173,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 173,802 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 172,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 171,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 169,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 165,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 165,023 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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D501 FWV is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D501 FWV, 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 D501 FWV registered?

D501 FWV is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D501 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D501 FWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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