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C889 PGM

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 PGM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 164,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 162,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 161,193 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 160,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 160,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 158,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 156,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 155,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 155,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 152,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 148,732 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 145,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 132,008 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 25 Jan 2011 126,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 122,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 114,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 113,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 113,611 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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C889 PGM is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C889 PGM, 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 C889 PGM registered?

C889 PGM is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 January 1986.

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