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C198 BYV

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC198 BYV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 91,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,171 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil tank behind rear wheel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,038 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,781 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front brake pad wear indicator is broken and not seated in brake pad

Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front brake pad wear indicator is broken and not seated in brake pad

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,657 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,936 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,372 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,856 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OSF AT BOTTOM

Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OSF AT BOTTOM

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,135 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 86,134 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 66,056 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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C198 BYV is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White 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 C198 BYV, 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 C198 BYV registered?

C198 BYV is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C198 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C198 BYV 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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