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RIL 9118

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9118
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 147,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 147,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 147,398 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Pass 6 Jun 2023

Offside Front corrosion sill area

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 31 May 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front corrosion sill area

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 May 2022 147,338 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 147,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level on maximum mark (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shock absorber pin/shafts have movement in

Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,779 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced jacking point (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 145,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 144,814 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2016 142,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 142,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 140,841 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 139,057 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 137,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 134,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,661 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 133,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 131,655 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH INTERMITTANT

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 127,768 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 127,768 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 125,211 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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RIL 9118 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RIL 9118, 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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What year was RIL 9118 registered?

RIL 9118 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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