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D970 OBE

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,717 mi
Last recorded68,717 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD970 OBE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 68,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,872 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 67,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,906 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,365 miles

previous welding repairs to rear anti roll bar brackets

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,892 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,507 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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D970 OBE is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D970 OBE, 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 D970 OBE registered?

D970 OBE is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D970 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D970 OBE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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