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C121 MWF

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,796 mi
Last recorded160,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 MWF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 160,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 160,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 160,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 160,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 160,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 160,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 160,228 miles

Front Slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 159,975 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 159,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 159,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 158,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slightly noisy offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 158,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 158,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 158,333 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 158,333 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 157,292 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
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C121 MWF is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C121 MWF, 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 C121 MWF registered?

C121 MWF is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C121 MWF safe to buy?

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