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A9 VHH

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 120,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 120,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 119,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 117,797 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 117,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 113,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 109,459 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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A9 VHH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A9 VHH, 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 A9 VHH registered?

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

Is A9 VHH safe to buy?

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