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C588 LOJ

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 LOJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,841 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 74,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 Oct 2012 74,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 74,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,893 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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C588 LOJ is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C588 LOJ, 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 C588 LOJ registered?

C588 LOJ is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C588 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 LOJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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