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E163 UWL

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

2,857 mi
Last recorded2,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 UWL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 2,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 2,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 1,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 85 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 162,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 162,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 159,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 156,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 154,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 151,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 147,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 144,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 141,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 135,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 129,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 121,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 117,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 114,071 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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E163 UWL is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E163 UWL, 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 E163 UWL registered?

E163 UWL is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E163 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 UWL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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