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2 BTE

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BTE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2019 97,243 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under vehicle engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet for compartment light (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,259 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 93,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,509 miles

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

Tryes wearing on inner edge, Both front

Pass 1 Dec 2012 92,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 92,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 90,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,136 miles

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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2 BTE is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 2 BTE, 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.

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What year was 2 BTE registered?

2 BTE is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 2 BTE safe to buy?

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