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C48 VLW

1986 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 VLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 136,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 136,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 136,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 136,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 136,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 May 2016 136,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,336 miles

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 2 Jun 2014 134,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 134,181 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 133,930 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 133,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 133,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 133,614 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,863 miles

n/side rear body corroded under sill,headlamps o/s top of measurment,n/s bottom of measurement.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 129,273 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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C48 VLW is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C48 VLW, 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 C48 VLW registered?

C48 VLW is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C48 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C48 VLW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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