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459 UBH

1985 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 UBH
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 91,041 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 91,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,141 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers dont park correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers dont park correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 90,141 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing a bolt each side (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers dont park correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,773 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,712 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,396 miles

Offside front seat belt retracting slowley

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,384 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,384 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 85,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion around front oil cooler pipes.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,667 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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459 UBH is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 95,801 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 459 UBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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459 UBH is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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