PORSCHE 9111986 · 3.2L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record shows a significant lapse in recent testing. The most recent MOT conducted in October 2020 at 78,164 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car was in good mechanical order at that time. However, given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is six years overdue for its annual inspection, which creates uncertainty regarding the current state of age-related safety-critical components. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a forty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between September 2014 and November 2015, the car covered only 19 miles, and it remained virtually stationary between November 2015 and October 2020. This suggests the vehicle is stored for long periods. Such low mileage reduces drivetrain wear but often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers that are not necessarily captured by the low figures on the odometer. A physical inspection must focus on the areas previously flagged during the 2014 and 2015 tests. The tester noted an offside front shock absorber with oil misting and a minor exhaust leak in 2014; these should be checked for increased weeping or structural corrosion since. The 2015 failure due to excessive carbon monoxide and high idle speed suggests potential fuel system issues or sensor faults that required attention at that time. Because the car has sat for years, the buyer should specifically examine the structural integrity of the chassis for hidden rust and the condition of the suspension bushes and fuel lines, which often fail through age regardless of mileage.