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B158 AUC

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,151 mi
Last recorded208,151 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 AUC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 208,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 208,151 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 208,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 208,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 208,135 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 208,120 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 207,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 207,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 204,978 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Jan 2011 204,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 197,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 197,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 189,693 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2008 189,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 183,147 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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B158 AUC is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B158 AUC, 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 B158 AUC registered?

B158 AUC is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B158 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B158 AUC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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