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D797 XRB

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 XRB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 98,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,479 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,766 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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D797 XRB is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 D797 XRB, 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 D797 XRB registered?

D797 XRB is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D797 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D797 XRB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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