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LES 78

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,786 mi
Last recorded153,786 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLES 78
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 153,786 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 153,773 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2015 153,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 153,420 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 153,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated.

N/S/R Outer body sill damaged.

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

Oil cooler feed/return pipes & hoses deteriorated & damaged.

Oil leak

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 153,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 152,863 miles

headlight image poor

non standard exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2012 152,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

headlight image poor

non standard exhaust

Pass 5 May 2006 142,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 142,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear 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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LES 78 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LES 78, 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 LES 78 registered?

LES 78 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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