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C312 VPM

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 VPM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,572 miles

both steering rack boots very twisted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

both steering rack boots very twisted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to unbond

Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,355 miles

Advise front brake pads and discs wearing thin .

Advise slight play in nearside front steering .

Pass 3 May 2013 114,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 114,970 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 114,824 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 114,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2011 113,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 113,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 13,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2009 13,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 110,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 105,422 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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C312 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C312 VPM, 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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C312 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 1986.

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