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D973 TBM

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,952 mi
Last recorded38,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 TBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 38,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,953 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 38,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front oil cooler pipe misting of oil offside front arch & rear of engine

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,543 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,573 miles

slight windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise windscreen cleaning

o/s front and rear parking lights were not working,now working ok?advise further investigation.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,867 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 29,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D973 TBM is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D973 TBM, 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 D973 TBM registered?

D973 TBM is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D973 TBM safe to buy?

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