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YIA 590

1987 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 590
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,529 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bracket broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,813 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,986 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 84,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 84,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 83,375 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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YIA 590 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YIA 590, 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 YIA 590 registered?

YIA 590 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is YIA 590 safe to buy?

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