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D991 NKJ

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

183,931 mi
Last recorded183,931 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD991 NKJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 183,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 183,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 182,420 miles

brake pad warning light on /on dash pads look to be ok brake fluid level ok

Pass 28 Nov 2022 181,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 180,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 180,440 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 180,394 miles

20kg brake bind to both rear hubs

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit

exhaust emits blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 18 Apr 2015 179,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front sill area slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 178,878 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 177,837 miles

both rear tyre 2to3mm left

near side front washer jet not working

off side rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 176,571 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 176,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 176,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 166,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 158,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 147,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 146,420 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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D991 NKJ is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D991 NKJ, 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 D991 NKJ registered?

D991 NKJ is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D991 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D991 NKJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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