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YEL 931

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 931
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,730 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 74,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 71,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washers just meet criteria, poss weak pump

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,593 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 67,319 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,319 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YEL 931 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc 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 YEL 931, 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 YEL 931 registered?

YEL 931 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is YEL 931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 931 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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