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DOT 911D

1987 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,785 mi
Last recorded175,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 911D
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 175,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel Pump Unions Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 175,421 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel Pump Unions Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats

Pass 13 Jun 2023 173,447 miles

Both rear Seats removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pump Unions

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Both Rear Buckles

Fail 1 Jun 2023 173,442 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear Seats removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pump Unions

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Both Rear Buckles

Pass 22 Jun 2022 171,902 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 171,465 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shocker body

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in shocker body

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 171,465 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shocker body

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in shocker body

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 171,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened seat belt has a cut in it (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no reverse lights

Pass 29 Mar 2019 171,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 171,435 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018
Fail 11 Jan 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 171,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 171,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,615 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 170,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 170,499 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 169,686 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 169,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 168,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 167,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 167,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 167,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 167,648 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 166,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 165,395 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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DOT 911D is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DOT 911D, 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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DOT 911D is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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