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D551 JHX

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 JHX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 160,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 159,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,694 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 159,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 159,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 159,623 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 159,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 159,389 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 159,145 miles

H C 'S high 1259 ppm at tick over failed first part of test,lifted rev's to 2000rpm passed test but suggest tune/service

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wheel bearing play more o/s/f suggest check/repair.

n/s/f brake hose /signs previous marks on shocker.

n/s/f headlight slightly loose aim low line.

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 159,145 miles

H C 'S high 1259 ppm at tick over failed first part of test,lifted rev's to 2000rpm passed test but suggest tune/service

front wheel bearing play more o/s/f suggest check/repair.

n/s/f brake hose /signs previous marks on shocker.

n/s/f headlight slightly loose aim low line.

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 157,219 miles

hc high only just passed emissions test

poor image n/s/f

Fail 6 Jul 2009 157,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hc high only just passed emissions test

Pass 5 Jul 2008 148,905 miles

front jacking points and off side rear floor slight dents = off side rear antiroll bar area underseal

front wheelbearings/steering rack slight play

handbrake light on

off side front brake discs corrosion

off side rear handbrake cable poor

rear fog light?

Pass 12 Feb 2007 147,672 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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D551 JHX 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 D551 JHX, 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 D551 JHX registered?

D551 JHX is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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