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E956 LYH

1987 Porsche Carrera

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,701 mi
Last recorded20,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera114,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 LYH
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 20,701 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 200,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch upper section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch upper section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

offside front floor holed outside prescribed area

surface corrosion to underside

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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E956 LYH is a 1987 Porsche Carrera in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 114,465 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E956 LYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E956 LYH registered?

E956 LYH is a 1987 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E956 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E956 LYH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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