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D601 TVS

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 TVS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 108,757 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Stalk bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,967 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure RADIO (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short FOOTWELL. WIRES CUT EXPOSING BARE WIRE (1.9.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid reservoir slightly moist

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc scored and worn

Offside Rear brake disc is worn

Offside head lamp beam pattern barely visible

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,788 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,787 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,762 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 106,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 105,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 105,334 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 104,380 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 104,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 May 2007 104,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad wear indicator not fitted.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner wings weak.

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes starting to bind.

Fail 14 Sep 2005 104,380 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear 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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D601 TVS is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D601 TVS, 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 D601 TVS registered?

D601 TVS is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D601 TVS safe to buy?

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