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B188 YUB

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,118 mi
Last recorded6,118 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 YUB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 6,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 5,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 4,054 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 4,000 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 2,582 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 2,030 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 838 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,978 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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B188 YUB is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B188 YUB, 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 B188 YUB registered?

B188 YUB is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B188 YUB safe to buy?

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