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A9 FDS

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,174 mi
Last recorded131,174 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FDS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 122,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 118,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 112,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn inside edge/bonnet struts weak/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,214 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

nail stuck in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 111,453 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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A9 FDS is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A9 FDS, 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

How do I check the history of A9 FDS?

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What year was A9 FDS registered?

A9 FDS is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A9 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FDS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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