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A16 KLS

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KLS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,885 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 87,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,330 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,189 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,295 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 83,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,693 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,467 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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A16 KLS is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A16 KLS, 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 A16 KLS registered?

A16 KLS is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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