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JBC 4L

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,267 mi
Last recorded40,267 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 4L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 149,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 147,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 147,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 144,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 144,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JBC 4L is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JBC 4L, 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 JBC 4L registered?

JBC 4L is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is JBC 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBC 4L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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