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911 SRM

1987 Porsche Carrera GT

Red Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

1,043 mi
Last recorded1,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera GT102,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 SRM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 1,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 30 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,396 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 79,979 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,396 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative does not aluminate when on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,578 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,515 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,492 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,748 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,427 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,427 miles

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)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,319 miles

n/s rear drive shaft gaiter boot split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear drive shaft gaiter boot split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,562 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,501 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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911 SRM is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT in Red with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 102,090 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 911 SRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 911 SRM registered?

911 SRM is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 911 SRM safe to buy?

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