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C258 GVU

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 GVU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 116,875 miles

vehicle has light general underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 116,574 miles

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2024 116,481 miles

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,481 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 116,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 116,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,302 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind r/n/s/brake

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,302 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind r/n/s/brake

Pass 28 Nov 2011 116,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 116,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,455 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

cracking to o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre cracked & worn on inner edge & nail in tread

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s dipped beam pattern vague

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 114,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front brake discs

cracking to o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

handbrake high

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre cracked & worn on inner edge & nail in tread

o/s dipped beam pattern vague

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

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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C258 GVU is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C258 GVU, 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 C258 GVU registered?

C258 GVU is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C258 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C258 GVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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