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1986 Porsche 911 3.3L Petrol · C18 TBO

C18 TBO

1986 Porsche 911 (3.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 24,253 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 911
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
24,253 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
3299cc
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C18 TBO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
  • 24,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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C18 TBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Porsche 911 (C18 TBO) between June 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

C18 TBO Mileage History

  1. 24/06/202223,779 mi
  2. 17/10/202323,979 mi+200 mi
  3. 12/03/202524,138 mi+159 mi
  4. 27/07/202624,253 mi+115 mi
  5. 27/07/202624,253 mi

Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)

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1986 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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