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C412 WSX

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC412 WSX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 147,353 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 144,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,320 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,149 miles

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 19 Aug 2015 137,947 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,133 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,390 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 130,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2012 128,186 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside frone brake disc backing plate corrided

slight corrision underside of vechile

Pass 17 Mar 2010 125,376 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2008 124,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 124,233 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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C412 WSX is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C412 WSX, 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 C412 WSX registered?

C412 WSX is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1986.

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