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E35 DRM

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,891 mi
Last recorded139,891 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE35 DRM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,769 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 139,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 139,039 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 138,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run flat damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,428 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 134,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 131,068 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front jack mount structure has corrosion ,

Offside front jack mount vehicle structure has corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 129,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 128,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,623 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 123,053 miles

n/s/rear inner cv boot

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 119,675 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 117,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 116,510 miles

movement n/side rack joint

movement o/side front hub bearing

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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E35 DRM 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 70.4%.

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 E35 DRM, 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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E35 DRM is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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