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NBZ 1970

1986 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 1970
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 98,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 87,136 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 87,054 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 2 May 2013 86,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 86,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 85,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,944 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 84,157 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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NBZ 1970 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NBZ 1970, 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 NBZ 1970 registered?

NBZ 1970 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is NBZ 1970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 1970 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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