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YNT 252

1987 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNT 252
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 137,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 136,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 135,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,693 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 134,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working stop light switch adjustment Require (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 140,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 131,942 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 130,921 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 128,934 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 126,003 miles

Drivers inner door trim not fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear outer CV boot torn.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 126,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers inner door trim not fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear outer CV boot torn.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 125,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 125,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 124,692 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 124,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 119,959 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 119,956 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 115,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YNT 252 is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YNT 252, 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 YNT 252 registered?

YNT 252 is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 December 1987.

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