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D788 GYW

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 GYW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 124,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,209 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 123,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,385 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 120,386 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perished

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various areas covered in under seal limiting view

Pass 25 Aug 2018 117,847 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both ,o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both cam covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,078 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 115,078 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 105,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,823 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 103,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,685 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 102,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 101,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 101,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 100,992 miles

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

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW/ OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE/ SURFACE CORROSION TO FUEL TANK/ OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT.

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

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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D788 GYW is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D788 GYW, 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 D788 GYW registered?

D788 GYW is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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