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D972 POV

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 POV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,530 miles

Front Wipers do not park automatically

Nearside Front Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers do not park automatically

Nearside Front Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,024 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 74,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,344 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 73,298 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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D972 POV is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D972 POV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D972 POV registered?

D972 POV is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D972 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D972 POV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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