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RIB 7911

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,627 mi
Last recorded160,627 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 7911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 155,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 154,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 153,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 153,531 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,811 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroided by jacking points

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 150,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 148,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 146,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,738 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 143,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 141,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 136,397 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 136,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RIB 7911 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 7911, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIB 7911?

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What year was RIB 7911 registered?

RIB 7911 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is RIB 7911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 7911 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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