MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside handbrake cable cover split, cable corroded and may break soon
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside handbrake cable cover split, cable corroded and may break soon
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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B231 YYR is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B231 YYR, 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 B231 YYR registered?
B231 YYR is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 1985.
Is B231 YYR safe to buy?
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