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C57 XLY

1986 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 XLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 109,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 107,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,007 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,005 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,668 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 106,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,315 miles

Rear body seems corroding + 2 patches of corrosion forming on rear floor pan edges

Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust flange fixings and clamps very corroded

Rear body seems corroding + 2 patches of corrosion forming on rear floor pan edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,760 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,760 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 98,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 95,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,205 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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C57 XLY is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C57 XLY, 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 C57 XLY registered?

C57 XLY is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C57 XLY safe to buy?

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