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D81 VDV

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

211,620 mi
Last recorded211,620 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 VDV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 211,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 211,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 211,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 211,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 210,651 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 208,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 207,408 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2017 202,067 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 202,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 200,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 200,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 196,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2014 194,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s driveshaft inner and outer c/v boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 193,316 miles

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

nsr inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 189,568 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 189,568 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

covers under bonnet

Pass 1 Oct 2010 186,092 miles

no kick up lines at both headlamps stickers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 182,835 miles

both front tyres are getting low

headlight aims not clear

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear cv boot split

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2008 178,829 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

head lamp aims have no kick up lines

slight play at both front wheel bearings

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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D81 VDV is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D81 VDV, 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 D81 VDV registered?

D81 VDV is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D81 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 VDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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