1987 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · E501 CPE
1987 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 132,574 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E501 CPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 132,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E501 CPE 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 (E501 CPE) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating in the rollers rbt (1.2.1 (e))”.
E501 CPE Mileage History
- 22/04/2025128,001 mi
- 23/04/2025128,001 mi
- 22/05/2026132,114 mi+4,113 mi
- 22/05/2026132,114 mi
- 29/06/2026132,574 mi+460 mi
Average of roughly 3,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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