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B217 LRR

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 LRR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 82,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 82,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes

Pass 8 May 2017 82,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,034 miles

Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear exhaust system very heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,247 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 72,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 70,934 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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B217 LRR is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B217 LRR, 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 B217 LRR registered?

B217 LRR is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B217 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B217 LRR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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