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C356 JGL

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,918 mi
Last recorded41,918 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 JGL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 41,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,210 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,557 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,407 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp

Slight surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 21 May 2015 38,210 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2014 36,244 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 36,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,895 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 34,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,504 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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C356 JGL is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C356 JGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C356 JGL registered?

C356 JGL is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C356 JGL safe to buy?

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