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OIL 887

2017 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,209 mi
Last recorded42,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche 91118,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 887
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 34,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 34,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 28,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 23,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,373 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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OIL 887 is a 2017 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 18,663 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 OIL 887, 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 9 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 887 registered?

OIL 887 is a 2017 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2017.

Is OIL 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 887 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OIL 887 have outstanding finance?

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