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C490 TDP

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,940 mi
Last recorded50,940 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 TDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 50,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 50,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,825 miles

Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 49,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,843 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 48,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front wiper blades slightly smeary but still clear the screen effectively

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,822 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,129 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 48,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,172 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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C490 TDP is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C490 TDP, 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 C490 TDP registered?

C490 TDP is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C490 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C490 TDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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