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C846 MDS

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,970 mi
Last recorded142,970 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC846 MDS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 142,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 141,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 132,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 130,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 128,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 126,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 126,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2009 124,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 122,514 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 122,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 121,773 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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C846 MDS is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C846 MDS, 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 C846 MDS registered?

C846 MDS is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C846 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C846 MDS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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