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A4 DLB

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,032 mi
Last recorded115,032 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DLB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,032 miles

fuel cap seal age cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,601 miles

Offside Front shock absorber damp

age cracking to fuel cap seal

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal age cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,810 miles

fuel cap seal age cracked

Pass 18 May 2018 112,801 miles

fuel cap seal age cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,996 miles

both front track rod end dust covers age cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 111,981 miles

both front track rod end dust covers age cracked

Fail 5 May 2016 111,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front track rod end dust covers age cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,968 miles

GEOMETRY CHECK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF TIE ROD

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES INSIDE EDGE

Fail 10 Apr 2014 110,968 miles

GEOMETRY CHECK

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF TIE ROD

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES INSIDE EDGE

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,741 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 101,741 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in tyre

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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A4 DLB is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 DLB, 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 A4 DLB registered?

A4 DLB is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is A4 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 DLB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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