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D555 PKU

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,768 mi
Last recorded115,768 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 PKU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 115,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 115,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,426 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 19 May 2018 114,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 114,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 113,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,547 miles

rear offside and rear nearside exhaust slight blow

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,316 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,316 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake disc back plates corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 113,132 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2011 112,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,449 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2007 112,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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D555 PKU is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D555 PKU, 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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D555 PKU is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D555 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 PKU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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