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C393 SFE

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,608 mi
Last recorded12,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 SFE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 12,559 miles

Front & rear brake discs lightly corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 12,558 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front & rear brake discs lightly corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper operation not tested, (no washers)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,499 miles

All four brake disc pads corroded front and rear

The engine has oil leaking over the exhaust

The top steering column bush has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,768 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,409 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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C393 SFE is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C393 SFE, 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 C393 SFE registered?

C393 SFE is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C393 SFE safe to buy?

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