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L486 TSN

1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Auto

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 TSN
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera Auto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 148,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 139,466 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 139,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,024 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,693 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2018 130,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,908 miles

Offside Front tyre has screw in tread

Offside Rear tyre has 2 screws in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,608 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coil over suspension fitted

front wipers leaving smears

play in steering rack ends

under shields fitted from front to rear

Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,605 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil over suspension fitted

front wipers leaving smears

play in steering rack ends

under shields fitted from front to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 115,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 115,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera Auto?

Based on 869 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
3,171
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
brake disc excessively pitted 3
position lamp(s) not working 2
Headlamp aim too high 2
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L486 TSN is a 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Auto in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L486 TSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L486 TSN is a 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Auto, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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