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C531 EYF

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 EYF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,915 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 93,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 90,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,828 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

advise off side head light beam week

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise off side head light beam week

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 78,624 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,620 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,303 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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C531 EYF is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C531 EYF, 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 C531 EYF registered?

C531 EYF is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C531 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 EYF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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