1986 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · D163 HPX
1986 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 42,796 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D163 HPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 42,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D163 HPX MOT History
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 (D163 HPX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructi”.
D163 HPX Mileage History
- 23/07/202440,101 mi
- 22/08/202440,101 mi
- 05/08/202541,905 mi+1,804 mi
- 06/08/202541,905 mi
- 23/07/202642,796 mi+891 mi
Average of roughly 1,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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