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B294 FMB

1985 Porsche Carrera GT

White Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,051 mi
Last recorded126,051 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera GT108,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB294 FMB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 126,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2015 125,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 125,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 124,320 miles

oil warning lamp on at idle

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,315 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil warning lamp on at idle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 124,028 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 121,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 120,544 miles

both rear tyres near limit - n/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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B294 FMB is a 1985 Porsche Carrera GT in White with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 108,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B294 FMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B294 FMB is a 1985 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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