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B231 YYR

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,586 mi
Last recorded195,586 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 YYR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 195,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 194,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 194,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 194,308 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 194,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 194,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 194,044 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 194,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 192,782 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 192,782 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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