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964 JSW

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

270 mi
Last recorded270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration964 JSW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,664 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to plys showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low,both and uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 171,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 170,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 170,498 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both main beams don't work when switch is operated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 169,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

possible oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 169,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

possible oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 166,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 163,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 161,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 161,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 161,437 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2007 161,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2006 161,395 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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964 JSW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 964 JSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 964 JSW registered?

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

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