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ABZ 255

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 255
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,210 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished, all brake hose furrels corroded

severe oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,454 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 113,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,150 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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ABZ 255 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ABZ 255, 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 ABZ 255 registered?

ABZ 255 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is ABZ 255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 255 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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