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A16 PGE

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,747 mi
Last recorded149,747 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PGE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 149,747 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 149,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 149,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 149,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 149,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,048 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 149,048 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 148,050 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 147,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 146,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside floor rusty

Oil leak oil cooler pipes ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 145,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 145,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 144,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 142,926 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 142,032 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 141,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 140,345 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 140,345 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 139,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 138,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 136,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 136,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 134,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 134,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A16 PGE is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 PGE, 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.

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What year was A16 PGE registered?

A16 PGE is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is A16 PGE safe to buy?

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