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XXI 987

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,271 mi
Last recorded106,271 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 987
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,009 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,570 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 104,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 104,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,590 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/side & o/side (2.4.G.2)

water pipe under n/s/f wing deteriorated from rubbing on tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,547 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake binding O/S & N/S (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,079 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,612 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 26 Sep 2009 102,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 102,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 101,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,722 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 100,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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XXI 987 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XXI 987, 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 XXI 987 registered?

XXI 987 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is XXI 987 safe to buy?

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