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B22 YYX

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 YYX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,192 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,042 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,042 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,740 miles

Offside Rear brake tight

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,745 miles

Offside Rear Wheel tight to rotate

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,594 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 91,587 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,344 miles

ferrulls on brake flexi hoses corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2005 89,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 89,484 miles

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

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

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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B22 YYX is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B22 YYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B22 YYX?

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What year was B22 YYX registered?

B22 YYX is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B22 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 YYX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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