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APW 992

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 992
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,789 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,789 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 92,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 88,105 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 85,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 85,160 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,243 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 72,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil lvel minimum

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,579 miles

oil lvel minimum

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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APW 992 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APW 992, 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 APW 992 registered?

APW 992 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is APW 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for APW 992 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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