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E294 MPV

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 MPV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 54,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 50,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,862 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,230 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

oil level low

Fail 8 Jun 2016 38,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,798 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 16,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 178 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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E294 MPV is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E294 MPV, 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 E294 MPV registered?

E294 MPV is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E294 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E294 MPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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