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C2 XSS

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 93,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 93,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,914 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,130 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake fexi hoses have slightly corroded ferules

n/s/f sill cover corroded

oil leak o/s/r oil cooler pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,825 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 84,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 10 Dec 2005 83,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferruals

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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C2 XSS is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C2 XSS, 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 C2 XSS registered?

C2 XSS is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C2 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 XSS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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