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87 AB

1990 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,256 mi
Last recorded4,256 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 AB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 4,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 4,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 3,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 2,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 2,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 1,562 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 1,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 1,534 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2014 1,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 1,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 1,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 417 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferrals corrodeing

o/s/r shock slight oil on bottom suspect from bottom of engine not shock

Fail 5 May 2011 417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f brake hose ferrals corrodeing

o/s/r shock slight oil on bottom suspect from bottom of engine not shock

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 135,874 miles

n/s rear c/v boot spit

Fail 8 Apr 2009 135,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear c/v boot spit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 131,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 124,967 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 124,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 116,479 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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87 AB is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 87 AB, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 87 AB registered?

87 AB is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is 87 AB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 AB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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