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C189 LBW

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC189 LBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,761 miles

Rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 128,701 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 128,476 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

o/s/f brake hose locking device slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2007 127,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C189 LBW is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C189 LBW, 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 C189 LBW registered?

C189 LBW is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C189 LBW safe to buy?

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