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A911 THU

1985 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,874 mi
Last recorded103,874 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 THU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 103,874 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 102,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,034 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bottom of fuel tank corroded

covers over door sills

nearside rear suspension arm cover corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bottom of fuel tank corroded

covers over door sills

nearside rear suspension arm cover corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,608 miles

slight corrosion door shuts

slight corrosion nearside rear suspension mounting cover

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,078 miles

rear fog light lose

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,528 miles

covers over door sills

front flexy brake pipes ferrules slighty corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2006 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 THU is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

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

Is A911 THU safe to buy?

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