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C911 TJB

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC911 TJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,520 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 118,684 miles

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner wing damage

oil light on at idle

Fail 1 May 2013 118,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner wing damage

oil light on at idle

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,338 miles

Brake warning light for pad warning level on

Rear drive shaft inner cv boot split

Wipers not parking automaticaly

Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,338 miles

Brake warning light for pad warning level on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear drive shaft inner cv boot split

Wipers not parking automaticaly

Pass 20 Dec 2010 117,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 117,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/f fog lamp inop

slight play in o/s/f shock abs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 116,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 116,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 115,703 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 115,694 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 115,184 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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C911 TJB is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C911 TJB, 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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C911 TJB is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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