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C428 BMS

1986 Porsche 911 Targa

Gold Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 BMS
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft cv boot has a slight weep of grease

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished and weathered

Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft cv boot has a slight weep of grease

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished and weathered

Fail 15 Aug 2024 61,969 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,106 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 55,577 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front trak rod end rubbersn slight perished

Fail 10 May 2013 54,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front trak rod end rubbersn slight perished

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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C428 BMS is a 1986 Porsche 911 Targa in Gold with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C428 BMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C428 BMS is a 1986 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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