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491 FKT

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 FKT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,505 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,059 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,350 miles

front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,338 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 99,098 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 99,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 99,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,821 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 97,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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491 FKT is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 98,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 491 FKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 491 FKT registered?

491 FKT is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is 491 FKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 491 FKT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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