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RYX 73

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,120 mi
Last recorded165,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 73
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 165,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 163,844 miles

All four tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,626 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 163,539 miles

all four tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 163,531 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all four tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 163,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 163,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 162,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 162,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 162,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 162,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 160,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 157,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 151,085 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 115,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RYX 73 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYX 73, 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

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What year was RYX 73 registered?

RYX 73 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is RYX 73 safe to buy?

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