CarVerify

Free Car Check

C398 CJT

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 CJT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 89,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,745 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 87,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 82,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 82,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front & the near side rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,144 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,216 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,762 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,762 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C398 CJT is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C398 CJT, 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

How do I check the history of C398 CJT?

You can check the full history of C398 CJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C398 CJT registered?

C398 CJT is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C398 CJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C398 CJT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C398 CJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C398 CJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.