1987 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · D551 ELH
1987 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 170,952 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D551 ELH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 170,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D551 ELH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Porsche 911 (D551 ELH) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
D551 ELH Mileage History
- 28/06/2022163,001 mi
- 08/06/2023167,648 mi+4,647 mi
- 14/06/2024168,753 mi+1,105 mi
- 14/06/2024168,762 mi+9 mi
- 23/06/2025170,952 mi+2,190 mi
Average of roughly 2,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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