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B120 MAO

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB120 MAO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 109,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 109,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 109,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,426 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 104,416 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coolant pipes need attention,

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,657 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

small chip in screen

Fail 2 Jun 2008 102,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

small chip in screen

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,380 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B120 MAO is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B120 MAO, 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 B120 MAO registered?

B120 MAO is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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