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B203 ETW

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,663 mi
Last recorded1,663 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 ETW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 1,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 1,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 1,000 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 1,000 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 999 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 999 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 999 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 91 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 216,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 216,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 215,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 213,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,341 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 21,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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B203 ETW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B203 ETW, 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 B203 ETW registered?

B203 ETW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B203 ETW safe to buy?

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