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B297 LRR

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,098 mi
Last recorded150,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB297 LRR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 150,098 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

HAZARD LIGHTS ON WORKING

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

VEHICLE MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE

Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,464 miles

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

MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE

Pass 6 Jun 2016 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 141,490 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 May 2015 141,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 141,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front bumper securing plate protruding.

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 141,347 miles

o/s sill corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2009 141,347 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s seat belt does not pivot on floor

o/s sill corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2006 135,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B297 LRR is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B297 LRR, 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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B297 LRR is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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