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C952 VPM

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,619 mi
Last recorded48,619 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 VPM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,207 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both front tyres out of date

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both rear tyres out of date

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both front tyres out of date

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both rear tyres out of date

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing advise renewal asap,may become dangerous

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing advise renewal asap,may become dangerous

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,017 miles

2 oil pipe clamps missing from pipes on o/s outer floor

Both front shocks getting weak

Battery inscure

Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

2 oil pipe clamps missing from pipes on o/s outer floor

Both front shocks getting weak

Battery inscure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,916 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

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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C952 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C952 VPM, 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 C952 VPM registered?

C952 VPM is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C952 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C952 VPM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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