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RYY 174K

1986 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 174K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 56,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,232 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,142 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 51,142 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high no idle at all (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,215 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,677 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,677 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,521 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 92,521 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,245 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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RYY 174K is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,700cc 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 RYY 174K, 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 RYY 174K registered?

RYY 174K is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is RYY 174K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 174K shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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