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A7 JST

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JST
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,847 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 89,824 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 88,379 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 87,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2019 85,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 84,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 84,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,524 miles

n/s rear brake bind slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,413 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,834 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,656 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 75,320 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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A7 JST is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 A7 JST, 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 A7 JST registered?

A7 JST is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A7 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JST shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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