Official DVLA Record

1987 PORSCHE 9113.3L Petrol

D285 UBM

Considering this 1987 PORSCHE 911? It's a Petrol with a 3300cc engine showing 43,457 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
3300cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1987 Porsche 911 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the clean pass recorded on 5 March 2025 at 43,457 miles with no defects listed. The preceding failure on 28 February 2025 at the identical mileage and with no defects recorded points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle cleared the retest one week later without remedy. No worsening or recurring advisories appear across the available history. Mileage stands at 43,457 across all three tests, unchanged from 15 November 2022 through to March 2025, implying roughly 1,114 miles per year since manufacture and a long period of minimal use. The three-year gap between the 2022 and 2025 entries, followed by the February failure and March pass at the same odometer reading, suggests the car sat largely static then entered the market. Sparse records with zero advisories limit insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the age and low-use profile, as standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubbers and seized handbrake mechanisms absent from MOT advisories. Structural integrity around chassis outriggers and sills warrants scrutiny for corrosion, since 39-year-old Porsche bodies can hide rust beneath sound paint. Verify the February 2025 failure cause with DVSA paperwork before purchase.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1987 Porsche 911 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the clean pass recorded on 5 March 2025 at 43,457 miles with no defects listed. The preceding failure on 28 February 2025 at the identical mileage and with no defects recorded points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle cleared the retest one week later without remedy. No worsening or recurring advisories appear across the available history. Mileage stands at 43,457 across all three tests, unchanged from 15 November 2022 through to March 2025, implying roughly 1,114 miles per year since manufacture and a long period of minimal use. The three-year gap between the 2022 and 2025 entries, followed by the February failure and March pass at the same odometer reading, suggests the car sat largely static then entered the market. Sparse records with zero advisories limit insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the age and low-use profile, as standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubbers and seized handbrake mechanisms absent from MOT advisories. Structural integrity around chassis outriggers and sills warrants scrutiny for corrosion, since 39-year-old Porsche bodies can hide rust beneath sound paint. Verify the February 2025 failure cause with DVSA paperwork before purchase.
MOT Test History Overview

This 1987 Porsche 911 (D285 UBM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2022 to March 2025, with 3 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Porsche has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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