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C870 GNY

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,797 mi
Last recorded82,797 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 GNY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 82,797 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 82,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bars both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bars both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,140 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides torsion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhausts badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 78,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to right (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhausts badly corroded at joint flanges

Fail 23 May 2017 78,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to right (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhausts badly corroded at joint flanges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,380 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,578 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)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,043 miles

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,563 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,247 miles

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 29 May 2009 67,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,870 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2006 67,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,348 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C870 GNY is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C870 GNY, 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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C870 GNY is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1986.

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