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E197 KYL

1987 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,053 mi
Last recorded109,053 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 KYL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 109,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,992 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 108,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,939 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,939 miles

Main screen wash not working, intensive wash provides fluid

Slight drag from front brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2018 108,939 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main screen wash not working, intensive wash provides fluid

Slight drag from front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,939 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,949 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 8 Jan 2016 108,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 108,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Jan 2015 108,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,841 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,175 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside rear brake flexible hose slightly twisted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,175 miles

offside rear brake flexible hose slightly twisted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 98,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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E197 KYL is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E197 KYL, 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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E197 KYL is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E197 KYL safe to buy?

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