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C876 EYE

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC876 EYE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 84,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 83,588 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,555 miles

Front fuel tank corroaded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lens cracked

fuel cap seal perished

fuel tank corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lens cracked

fuel cap seal perished

fuel tank corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,933 miles

brake pad warning light on

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning light on

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,738 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when first started.

brake wear warning lamp on.

exhaust corroded.

oil leaking onto exhaust (smoking)

slight bind to n/s/f brake.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

blue smoke from exhaust when first started.

brake wear warning lamp on.

exhaust corroded.

oil leaking onto exhaust (smoking)

slight bind to n/s/f brake.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,585 miles

rear brake pads worn low

suspension bushes cracked & worn

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaking onto exhaust system

play in both inner steering rack joints & bush assemblies

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

36% front brake imbalance recorded in rollers

brake hoses perished

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wheel binding

oil leaking onto exhaust system

play in both inner steering rack joints & bush assemblies

rear brake pads worn low

suspension bushes cracked & worn

Pass 10 May 2013 81,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 81,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s gear box bolt loose

nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering wheel not in straight ahead position

Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,701 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 74,447 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 70,135 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C876 EYE is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C876 EYE, 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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C876 EYE is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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