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SGR 5V

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGR 5V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 135,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,414 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 131,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,003 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,002 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 126,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 123,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 122,382 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 122,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer c/v boot split

Pass 18 May 2016 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack output arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine and underbody sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 115,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 112,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,502 miles

rear drive shaft n/s has a split boot

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 109,350 miles

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

n/s rear brake is binding slightly.

n/s rear outer c/v gaiter is split.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 108,874 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 108,870 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 108,166 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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SGR 5V is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SGR 5V, 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 SGR 5V registered?

SGR 5V is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is SGR 5V safe to buy?

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