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C497 TPC

1986 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,240 mi
Last recorded146,240 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC497 TPC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 146,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 146,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 146,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 146,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 146,235 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 145,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 145,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 145,565 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 145,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,373 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 144,791 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front petrol tank drain plug sevice corrosion

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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C497 TPC is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C497 TPC, 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 C497 TPC registered?

C497 TPC is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C497 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C497 TPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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