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A911 JLA

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 JLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,476 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,476 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,453 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 85,453 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,288 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 85,288 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 85,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 85,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 84,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 84,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 84,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 84,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Unable to check front wheel bearings, brakes binding.

Pass 11 May 2006 84,287 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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A911 JLA is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A911 JLA, 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 A911 JLA registered?

A911 JLA is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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