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FRB 353L

1986 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,928 mi
Last recorded115,928 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 353L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,783 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 115,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 113,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,604 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,604 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,518 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

general oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,518 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

general oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,645 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

Pass 10 Apr 2007 91,549 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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FRB 353L is a 1986 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRB 353L, 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 FRB 353L registered?

FRB 353L is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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