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C709 LAM

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,403 mi
Last recorded129,403 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 LAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 129,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Split in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 128,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Split in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 128,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 127,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 126,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 125,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 113,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 108,864 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 108,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on bottom of fuel tank.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,321 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 105,813 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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C709 LAM is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C709 LAM, 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 C709 LAM registered?

C709 LAM is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C709 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C709 LAM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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