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D615 DPL

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 DPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,521 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,247 miles

Offside one exhaust manifold stud broken

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,247 miles

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

Offside one exhaust manifold stud broken

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,972 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,179 miles

slight bind from the near side front brake - advise fixing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,820 miles

gearbox leaking oil

non of the tyres appear to have a 911 specific 'N' spec marking - advise checking with tyre supplier/manufacturer

Fail 16 Oct 2008 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox leaking oil

non of the tyres appear to have a 911 specific 'N' spec marking - advise checking with tyre supplier/manufacturer

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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D615 DPL is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D615 DPL, 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 D615 DPL registered?

D615 DPL is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D615 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D615 DPL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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