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266 STV

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration266 STV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 74,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 73,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached n/s and o/s outer drop links detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,986 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,578 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,715 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 67,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear fog lamp loose

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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266 STV is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 99,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 266 STV, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 266 STV?

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What year was 266 STV registered?

266 STV is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 November 1985.

Is 266 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 266 STV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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