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E397 CPE

1987 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 CPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 111,866 miles

Front Fuel pump/tank protection shield corroded.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 110,103 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 108,923 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater dimmer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake hose ferrule's covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside outer seal corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 102,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake hose ferrule's covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside outer seal corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside outer sill cover corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside outer sill cover corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side sill cover corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 100,092 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side sill cover corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,012 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,998 miles

offside rear drive shaft outer rubber boot split

Fail 13 Nov 2015 97,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91W TOYO (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drive shaft outer rubber boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

offside outer sill cover corroded

offside rear outer driveshalft boot slight split

Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

offside outer sill cover corroded

offside rear outer driveshalft boot slight split

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

offside outer sill cover corroded

slight play to nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,116 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside outer sill cover

slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear antiroll bar mounts are slightly corroded

osr tyre is getting low on tread and worn on the inner edge

slight corrosion to osf outer sill

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to both front outer sills

osr tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 91,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to both front outer sills

nsr tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

osr tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,480 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 89,408 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,054 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,223 miles

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

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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E397 CPE is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E397 CPE, 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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E397 CPE is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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