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DOC 89

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 89
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 109,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,592 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 109,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,269 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 104,344 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 104,329 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2008 104,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advanced corrosion in both rear brake hose metal ferrules

nearside (rear) drive shaft outer boot split

slight deterioration in nearside front brake hose metal ferrules

very slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 30 May 2007 103,610 miles

deterioration in nearside rear brake hose ferrule

Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,727 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 101,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DOC 89 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DOC 89, 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 DOC 89 registered?

DOC 89 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1987.

Is DOC 89 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOC 89 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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