CarVerify

Free Car Check

A911 HEF

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,240 mi
Last recorded138,240 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 HEF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,240 miles

corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 1 Feb 2025 138,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 138,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 138,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 138,085 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,301 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 131,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,004 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)

Fail 5 May 2010 129,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 126,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 126,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2008 123,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 123,399 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 118,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind at offside rear brake

Fail 24 May 2006 114,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 114,446 miles

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A911 HEF is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A911 HEF, 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

How do I check the history of A911 HEF?

You can check the full history of A911 HEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A911 HEF registered?

A911 HEF is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is A911 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 HEF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A911 HEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A911 HEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.