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MEX 6

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,884 mi
Last recorded21,884 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 6
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 21,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 21,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 21,884 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 21,884 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 17,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,542 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 10,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 12 May 2016 8,207 miles

Nearside Front Aim too high, adjusted

Offside Front Aim too high, adjusted.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,503 miles

slight play in nearside steering rod bush.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 61,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rod bush.

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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MEX 6 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEX 6, 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 MEX 6 registered?

MEX 6 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is MEX 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEX 6 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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