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C234 USS

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 USS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,498 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 97,329 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has full sill covers fitted cannot carry out full inspection (both sides)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,202 miles

all 4 tyre cracking

oil leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2014 97,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,770 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN SIDE WALLS.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 96,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN SIDE WALLS.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 96,559 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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C234 USS is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C234 USS, 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 C234 USS registered?

C234 USS is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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