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D917 GUV

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 GUV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 143,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 139,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 137,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 135,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 135,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer driveshaft c v gaiter holed

Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer driveshaft c v gaiter holed

Pass 29 May 2010 130,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 130,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 129,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 129,621 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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D917 GUV is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D917 GUV, 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 D917 GUV registered?

D917 GUV is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1987.

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