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ART 299

1986 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

46,312 mi
Last recorded46,312 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 299
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within treads

Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,312 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within treads

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres lightly perished within treads

Fail 26 May 2016 45,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres lightly perished within treads

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within tread

Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,703 miles

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

Nearside rear fog light in-op

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within tread

Fail 3 Jun 2014 44,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear fog light in-op

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

left front wiper blade torn at edges

left washer inop

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

left front wiper blade torn at edges

left washer inop

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,453 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s washer inop

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s/r anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 41,453 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s washer inop

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s/r anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,037 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ART 299 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ART 299, 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 ART 299 registered?

ART 299 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is ART 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 299 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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