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D889 XRK

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

102,252 mi
Last recorded102,252 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 XRK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in nearside rear inner sill

corrosion in offside rear inner sill

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,252 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower outer wing/sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front lower wing( inner sill corroded )

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower outer wing /sill corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner sill /outer wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower inner sill/outer wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower inner sill/outer wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower outer wing /inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,252 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower outer wing /inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower lower wing and inner sill becoming corroded

nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 102,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower lower wing and inner sill becoming corroded

nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,242 miles

Offside Front lower front wing and inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,224 miles

Nearside inner sill becoming corroded

Offside Front inner sill /lower wing becoming corroded

Offside outer sill corroded/door sill

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing/sill corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,210 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing/sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,147 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill becoming corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill. outer lower wing becoming corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,141 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill becoming corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill. outer lower wing becoming corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,457 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill/lower wing becoming corroded

offside front inner wing/sill becoming corroded

offside inner door sill becoming corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner sill/lower wing becoming corroded

offside front inner wing/sill becoming corroded

offside inner door sill becoming corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,240 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

lower fuel tank becoming corroded

nearside inner lower wing becoming corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 101,240 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

lower fuel tank becoming corroded

nearside inner lower wing becoming corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,879 miles

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

nearside inner sill becoming corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,879 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner sill becoming corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,631 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear inner sill becoming corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear inner sill becoming corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre worn and becoming cracked and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,959 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre worn and becoming cracked and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 99,048 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Fail 31 Oct 2008 99,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

nearside passenger door outer handle stiff

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 24 May 2007 98,990 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 17 May 2007 98,975 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 26 May 2006 98,394 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc distorted

Fail 18 May 2006 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 2 mm

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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D889 XRK is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 D889 XRK, 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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D889 XRK is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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