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C258 VMX

1986 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,746 mi
Last recorded220,746 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 VMX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2005 220,746 miles

Both headlamps producing no "kick up" patterns.

Induction pipe from n/s exhaust manifold not connected correctly.

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer switch worn but operating.

Pass 14 Oct 2005

Exhaust induction not connected correctly from n/s manifold assembly.

Niether headlamp producing beam "kick up"

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

Windscreen washer switch worn but operating.

Fail 4 Oct 2005 220,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(front tyres-195/65x15, rear-225/50x15) †n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge.

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 VMX is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C258 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

C258 VMX is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C258 VMX safe to buy?

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