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C898 EUW

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 EUW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,066 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 122,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 121,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 119,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,917 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside parking brake poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 115,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 115,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 114,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 114,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 113,520 miles

flexi hose ferrules rusty

nails nearside rear tyre

offside rear caliper binding

slight exhaust blow nearside manifold

Pass 23 Apr 2007 112,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 111,134 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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C898 EUW is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C898 EUW, 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 C898 EUW registered?

C898 EUW is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is C898 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C898 EUW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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