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C740 KAR

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,034 mi
Last recorded32,034 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC740 KAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 32,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 30,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,071 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 May 2017 30,066 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2016 30,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,980 miles

both front inner tyre treads wearing low

front no plate cracked

offside front (inner) tyre tread near bald

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,418 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 29,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,932 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 28,176 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,834 miles

front sidelights incorperated with dip beam

n/s/r s/absorber fouling exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,725 miles

front side light switch wired incorrectly

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,519 miles

steering feels heavy?

wipers poor but adiquate.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,002 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

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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C740 KAR is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C740 KAR, 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 C740 KAR registered?

C740 KAR is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C740 KAR safe to buy?

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