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B124 XWY

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,105 mi
Last recorded155,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB124 XWY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 154,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 154,651 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 153,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 152,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 152,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 151,986 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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B124 XWY is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B124 XWY, 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

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What year was B124 XWY registered?

B124 XWY is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B124 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B124 XWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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