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D526 WAN

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,749 mi
Last recorded82,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD526 WAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,749 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 82,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,465 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,816 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,801 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/R outer c.v.gaiter leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,801 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/R outer c.v.gaiter leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,529 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F brake slight bind

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,632 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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D526 WAN is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D526 WAN, 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 D526 WAN registered?

D526 WAN is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D526 WAN safe to buy?

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