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B8 OCA

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OCA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,538 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation of wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2014 122,412 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)

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation of wheel

off side rear lower oil pipe ferrules badly corroded and split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,507 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 119,417 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 119,417 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 119,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear outer c.v gator split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 116,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 115,249 miles

rear driveshaft boots slit

Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 106,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 103,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres on limit

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2006 103,718 miles

rear tyres on limit

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2005 100,182 miles

front brake discs wearing

occasional creak from front brakes

something catching on steering column

Fail 4 Jul 2005 100,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brakes creaking

something catching on steering column?

wear on front brake discs

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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B8 OCA is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B8 OCA, 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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B8 OCA is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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