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NIL 6911

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,222 mi
Last recorded73,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 6911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,559 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,501 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside slight corrosion to B piller behind door catch

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slightly going out of shape on inside edge

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

Offside slight corrosion to B piller behind door catch

Slight engine oil leak from both o/s and n/s banks

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,181 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,856 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,262 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 68,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

OSF Brake slightly binding

NS and OS rear outer cv gaiters peished

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 67,396 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,897 miles

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGE ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,054 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,860 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,983 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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NIL 6911 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NIL 6911, 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 NIL 6911 registered?

NIL 6911 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is NIL 6911 safe to buy?

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