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D849 ABC

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 ABC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,894 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,884 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,713 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,544 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

oil pressure light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,239 miles

rear brake balance just in limits

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,103 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,799 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate very low

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,662 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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D849 ABC 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 83.3%.

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 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 D849 ABC, 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 D849 ABC registered?

D849 ABC is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D849 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D849 ABC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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