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D891 XRK

1986 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 XRK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 145,413 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 145,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 132,556 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Minor corrosion to 'B' post (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 132,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,428 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

o/s rear inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 123,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 118,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear seat is not fitted with a seat belt

Fail 13 Jul 2010 118,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 117,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear flexi shrouds heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 117,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear flexi shrouds heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 113,570 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 112,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,657 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 101,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2006 101,634 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 101,634 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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D891 XRK is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D891 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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D891 XRK is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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