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C205 OTW

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,689 mi
Last recorded201,689 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 OTW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 201,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 201,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 199,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 198,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 198,052 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 197,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 194,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 190,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 188,987 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 188,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside floor pan heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2015 188,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 183,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 183,644 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 179,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 174,536 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 168,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 168,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 161,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 154,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 147,646 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 141,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 141,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 139,828 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)

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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C205 OTW is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C205 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C205 OTW?

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What year was C205 OTW registered?

C205 OTW is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C205 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C205 OTW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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