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E201 KYL

1987 Porsche Carrera GT

Black Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,873 mi
Last recorded51,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera GT102,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 KYL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 51,462 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 51,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,867 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 49,860 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,114 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,809 miles

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

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,793 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,783 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside steering arm

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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E201 KYL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT in Black with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E201 KYL, 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 E201 KYL registered?

E201 KYL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E201 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 KYL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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