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YVE 5S

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVE 5S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 122,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,475 miles

area adjacent to both side front lower seat belt mountings corroded

engine oil leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,475 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

area adjacent to both side front lower seat belt mountings corroded

engine oil leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2013 119,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,859 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 118,849 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,655 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 118,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,486 miles

offside front jacking point weak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

poor repair to rear anti roll bar mounts

Fail 4 Jun 2008 118,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front jacking point weak

poor repair to rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 23 Aug 2006 116,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YVE 5S is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVE 5S, 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 YVE 5S registered?

YVE 5S is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is YVE 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVE 5S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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