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C959 XLM

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,324 mi
Last recorded113,324 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC959 XLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 110,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 107,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 105,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 103,836 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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C959 XLM is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C959 XLM, 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 C959 XLM registered?

C959 XLM is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C959 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C959 XLM shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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