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FRB 394L

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 394L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 119,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,652 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 117,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint lower locking plate and pin missing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 116,196 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose All Wheel bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint lower locking plate and pin missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,037 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake lamp does not iluminate when parking brake is on (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,649 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,387 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,371 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 112,349 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear seat belts not fitted seats not usable due to roll cage being fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 112,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,678 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,062 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 108,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 107,295 miles

earth fault in off side rear light cluster borderline

Pass 18 Jun 2007 106,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,624 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 394L is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 394L, 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 FRB 394L registered?

FRB 394L is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is FRB 394L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 394L shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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