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TAM 511

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 511
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 87,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 87,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 86,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 84,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2020 84,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 81,148 miles

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on washer bottle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 77,120 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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TAM 511 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TAM 511, 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 TAM 511?

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What year was TAM 511 registered?

TAM 511 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is TAM 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAM 511 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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