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C122 CTR

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 CTR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,093 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated 50% of speedometer illumination not working, remaining illumination light output low (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer has 1 jet not working & 1 jet that only just provides sufficient fluid

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen washer aim / pressure low

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose Front bumper lower grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multi point engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 118,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 117,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 117,447 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't adjust forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected fluid reservoir cap (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated fluid reservoir cap (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 116,227 miles

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure missing fixings/lower part

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 116,227 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damage / slightly insecure

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure missing fixings/ lower part

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak that driff to the exhaust manifold and causing it to smoke (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured at inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,676 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2019 115,673 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch stays on main beam and has to be held to continuously operate dipped lamps only (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested offside & nearside, headlamps wont stay on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Front both offside & nearside fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 114,485 miles

Indicator switch faulty with dipped lamps switched on, main beam operates when indicator switch self cancels (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 114,485 miles

Indicator switch faulty with dipped lamps switched on, main beam operates when indicator switch self cancels (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2018 114,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre wall fouling on pipe in wheelhouse (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty with dipped lamps switched on, main beam operates when indicator switch self cancels (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deep splits, repair strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2017 113,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated at base of stem

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated at base of stem

Fail 4 May 2017 113,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated at base of stem

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated at base of stem

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,488 miles

Both front tyres are worn out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre is feathering on inner edge

Nearside wiper smearing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure FOG LIGHT (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling TYRE ON INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Steering system fouling TYRE ON OIL PIPE (2.2.D.2a)

Both front tyres are worn and out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Nearside wiper starting to smear

Oil leak DRIPPING ONTO EXHAUST ()

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,921 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,782 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 106,782 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 105,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 98,400 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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C122 CTR is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C122 CTR, 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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C122 CTR is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C122 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C122 CTR shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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