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PRC 553F

1986 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169 mi
Last recorded169 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 553F
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 2 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 162,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 159,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 159,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 157,758 miles

Engine bay sound deadening has become detached

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 154,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 150,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 146,864 miles

n/s/f wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,511 miles

Cracks on strut brace nearside and offside ( non-standard part.)

Fail 29 May 2014 143,505 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Cracks on strut brace nearside and offside ( non-standard part.)

Pass 30 May 2013 140,192 miles

corrosion on body / floorpan seams offside and nearside

corrosion on front and rear fuel pipe connectors

corrosion on suspension parts

cracks on strut brace nearside and offside ( non standard part )

Fail 16 May 2013 140,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on body / floorpan seams offside and nearside

corrosion on front and rear fuel pipe connectors

corrosion on suspension parts

cracks on strut brace nearside and offside front ( non standard part )

front number plate loose

nearside front flexi brake pipe loose in bracket

poor pattern nearside dipped beam

unable to open engine cover / lid

Pass 24 May 2012 134,166 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 129,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to the nsr seat

N/S door stiff to open .

N/S/F brake hose close to shock absorber

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 129,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S door stiff to open .

N/S/F brake hose close to shock absorber

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 115,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 113,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 109,605 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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PRC 553F is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PRC 553F, 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 PRC 553F registered?

PRC 553F is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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