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B226 KNH

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 KNH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate lose corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,840 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate lose corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,622 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded lose

fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 84,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded lose

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,109 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Inner exhaust manifold securing device insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 84,109 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Inner exhaust manifold securing device insecure

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,278 miles

Nearside /offside screen wipers ineffective

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,277 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside and offside screen wiper ineffective

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,099 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f brake disc shield corroded

slight n/s/r brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,368 miles

Mounting area for steering rack gaiter on O/S is corroded. gaiter still secure at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,296 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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B226 KNH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B226 KNH, 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 B226 KNH registered?

B226 KNH is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B226 KNH safe to buy?

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