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C8 PBF

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PBF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,962 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,962 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 97,962 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 97,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,858 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,850 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,732 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 97,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 97,688 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2015 97,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 97,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 97,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,771 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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C8 PBF 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 75%.

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 C8 PBF, 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 C8 PBF registered?

C8 PBF is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C8 PBF safe to buy?

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