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911 FVD

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 FVD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 133,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,012 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm joint out of aligne

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers run after turned off

Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 131,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 129,893 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 129,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 126,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 126,732 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 119,199 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 118,765 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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911 FVD is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 911 FVD, 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 911 FVD registered?

911 FVD is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is 911 FVD safe to buy?

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