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D731 GFH

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD731 GFH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,601 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by 'T' piece above gearbox support. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged but ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image poor due to reflector deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 88,599 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by 'T' piece above gearbox support. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged but ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image poor due to reflector deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,561 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,524 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,532 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,125 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,631 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,141 miles

fault on parking light system

oil leak from turbo area possible fire hazzard

wipers do not park automatically when turned off

Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fault on parking light system

oil leak from turbo area possible fire hazzard

wipers do not park automatically when turned off

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,405 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,167 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted all round.

Brake pads all round getting low.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 66,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake discs slightly pitted all round.

Brake pads all round getting low.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,075 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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D731 GFH is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D731 GFH, 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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What year was D731 GFH registered?

D731 GFH is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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