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C947 RRR

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,324 mi
Last recorded114,324 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 RRR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,313 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,553 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 18 Nov 2021 113,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,464 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure floor pan/sill corroded within prescribed area of seat mounting (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan/sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan /sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,876 miles

keep check on o/s/f torsion bar adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,821 miles

ALL EXHAUST JOINTS RUSTING.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,508 miles

slight binding to n/s/f wheel,reduced damping effort to o/s/f.n/s sill rusting by jacking point,o/s/r oil cooler pipe furrel split.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 111,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight binding to n/s/f wheel,reduced damping effort to o/s/f.n/s sill rusting by jacking point,o/s/r oil cooler pipe furrel split.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,622 miles

brake pad waring light on?

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

various exhaust clamps & bolts rusting.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 107,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

various exhaust clamps & bolts rusting.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

The n/s front top strut bearing has slight play

There is a slight engine oil leak from the n/s of the engine

Fail 23 Sep 2010 106,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

The n/s front top strut bearing has slight play

There is a slight engine oil leak from the n/s of the engine

Pass 22 Sep 2009 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

the front front left/right suspention struts are weaping slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2008 104,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

The front suspension struts are weaping slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2007 103,759 miles

O/s front tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2007 103,759 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/f tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C947 RRR is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C947 RRR, 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 C947 RRR registered?

C947 RRR is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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