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D513 ELM

1987 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,013 mi
Last recorded124,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD513 ELM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 122,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 122,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,837 miles

Front Both wheels slighty rubbibg on chassis

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 121,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both wheels slighty rubbibg on chassis

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 118,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,608 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 114,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,644 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

unable to check n/s front seat belt seat missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 112,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check n/s front seat belt seat missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 109,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 106,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 100,077 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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D513 ELM is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D513 ELM, 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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D513 ELM is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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