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911 LAD

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 66,897 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 66,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,116 miles

corrosion on front & rear flexi brake pipe ends

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,472 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 65,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Screen chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,223 miles

washers weak

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 LAD is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LAD, 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 LAD registered?

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

Is 911 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 LAD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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