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DSK 911

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,484 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 79,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 3.984 (max 3.500) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 79,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,143 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 78,143 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,devoid of tread on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,devoid of tread on inner edge and slight perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,also dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,104 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,devoid of tread on inner edge and slight perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,also dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,042 miles

Offside Front drivers front tyre on 1.6mm worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 78,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers front tyre on 1.6mm worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,943 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,555 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 77,094 miles

nearside front brake pads worn slightly

nearside front wheel binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2006 76,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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DSK 911 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DSK 911, 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 DSK 911 registered?

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

Is DSK 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 911 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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