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B4 YUW

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YUW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 55,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 54,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B4 YUW is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B4 YUW, 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 B4 YUW registered?

B4 YUW is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B4 YUW safe to buy?

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