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WPC 88G

1987 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 88G
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,865 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,866 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 88,866 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,866 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 88,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,695 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 88,691 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 88,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 88,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,726 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,681 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2009 87,190 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,236 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,262 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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WPC 88G is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPC 88G, 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 WPC 88G?

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What year was WPC 88G registered?

WPC 88G is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 May 1987.

Is WPC 88G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 88G shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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