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986 SFC

2002 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Carrera69,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 SFC
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 82,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 82,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,460 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust retaining clamps in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,167 miles

tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,530 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,836 miles

number plates starting to delaminate

rear tyres close to lega; limit on 2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,485 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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986 SFC is a 2002 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 986 SFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 986 SFC?

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What year was 986 SFC registered?

986 SFC is a 2002 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is 986 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 986 SFC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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