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PET 911X

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,290 mi
Last recorded40,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 911X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 40,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,730 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,612 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,548 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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PET 911X is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PET 911X, 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 PET 911X registered?

PET 911X is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is PET 911X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 911X shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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