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B211 RAH

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,711 mi
Last recorded100,711 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

RegistrationB211 RAH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 100,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

engine oil leak

oil cooler leaking

oil pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 96,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on drivers rear quater panel

some slight corrosion underbody side

some slight wear on tie bar links

Fail 9 Apr 2014 96,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B211 RAH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B211 RAH, 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 B211 RAH registered?

B211 RAH is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B211 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B211 RAH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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