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C409 FWU

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 FWU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 186 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2025 137 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 3 miles

Odometer replaced @ 110495

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,401 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper not free enough to allow wheel to spin

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 110,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 110,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 110,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 110,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,121 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,591 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,193 miles

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

both steering rack inner arm bushes slightly worn

chip in windscreen zone A

rear chassis slightly rusty under car

Fail 7 Jun 2018 109,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both steering rack inner arm bushes slightly worn

chip in windscreen zone A

rear chassis slightly rusty under car

Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills slightly rusty

both rear fuel pipes slightly rusty

fuel tank slightly rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,742 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills slightly rusty

both rear fuel pipes slightly rusty

front wipers poor

fuel tank slightly rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside windscreen discolored slightly cloudy

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,432 miles

slight oil leaks onto ehaust system

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,929 miles

offside front brake slightly sticking

oil leaks onto exhaust system

Fail 19 May 2014 107,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaks onto exhaust and smelling

Pass 8 May 2013 107,811 miles

complete exhaust system is rusty/deteriorated

dampness around the oil pan/tank

engine oil is over filled

front anti roll bar is rusty

front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

offside manifold to joiner pipe flange has a slight leak

offside rear fog light lens is damaged

oil around the engine

oil around the gearbox

oil light stays on

screen damage

slight bind from front brakes

slight play at wheel

Fail 8 May 2013 107,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around the oil pan/tank

engine oil is over filled

front anti roll bar is rusty

complete exhaust system is rusty/deteriorated

front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

nearside manifold to joiner flange has a slight leak

offside rear fog light lens is damaged

oil around the engine

oil around the gearbox

oil light stays on

screen damage

slight bind from front brakes

Fail 14 May 2012 107,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal snatches

complete exhaust system is deteriorated

dampness around the sump/oil tank

front brake hose ferruels are rusty

gearbox is showing signs of leak

offside fog light lens is damaged

offside manifold has a slight leak from joint

screen damage

surface corrosion offside door step

Pass 14 May 2012 107,212 miles

clutch pedal snatches

complete exhaust system is deteriorated

dampness around the sump/oil tank

front brake hose ferruels are rusty

gearbox is showing signs of leak

offside fog light lens is damaged

offside manifold has a slight leak from joint

screen damage

surface corrosion offside door step

Pass 17 May 2011 107,085 miles

Exhaust blow from OSR silencer clamp.

Front discs pitted on inner surface.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 19 May 2010 106,838 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 106,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 106,213 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 105,533 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 May 2007 104,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 103,148 miles

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

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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C409 FWU is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C409 FWU, 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 C409 FWU registered?

C409 FWU is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C409 FWU safe to buy?

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