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D515 ELE

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD515 ELE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,725 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,714 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,540 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,942 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

off side front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 56,305 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside outer door sill corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,305 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside outer door sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,927 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner side of disc

front brakes have some inbalance

Fail 17 Nov 2012 54,921 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner side of disc

front brakes have some inbalance

Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application & release slightly uneven

rust evident underbody, brakes, steering & suspension parts noted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,194 miles

Both Front brake disc's worn.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,525 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,512 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 May 2005 45,479 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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D515 ELE is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D515 ELE, 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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D515 ELE is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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