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D837 XPJ

1987 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,321 mi
Last recorded160,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD837 XPJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2012 158,121 miles

Offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2011 155,944 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 155,900 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,573 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear reg plate cracked.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 153,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 152,636 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 152,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 151,322 miles

both front brake hose ferrule ends corroded

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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D837 XPJ is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D837 XPJ, 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 D837 XPJ registered?

D837 XPJ is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D837 XPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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