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85 SC

1984 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 SC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 164,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 163,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 160,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 159,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 158,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 157,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 155,461 miles

exhaust intermediate box cracked blowing

front brake discs warped

Fail 15 Apr 2013 155,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust intermediate box cracked blowing

front brake discs warped

Pass 23 Jul 2012 154,073 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 154,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 152,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 152,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 15,194 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 24 Jun 2009 150,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 149,820 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 147,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 145,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 143,370 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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85 SC is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 85 SC, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 85 SC registered?

85 SC is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 85 SC safe to buy?

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