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C781 NHJ

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,488 mi
Last recorded56,488 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 NHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,302 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 56,299 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 55,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 53,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 52,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 52,812 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,796 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,909 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front & nearside rear tyres 2mm

reverse lights not working

slight warp on front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,909 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres 2mm

reverse lights not working

slight warp on front discs

Fail 22 Sep 2005 39,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,497 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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C781 NHJ is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black 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 C781 NHJ, 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 C781 NHJ registered?

C781 NHJ is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C781 NHJ safe to buy?

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