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D598 XAR

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,923 mi
Last recorded75,923 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD598 XAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole seeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,274 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,013 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

covers on outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,026 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,026 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 66,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 64,984 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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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D598 XAR is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D598 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D598 XAR registered?

D598 XAR is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D598 XAR safe to buy?

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