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B303 XYL

1985 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB303 XYL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 95,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 95,879 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,730 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,728 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,503 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,456 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has small crack

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 95,287 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 94,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,824 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,158 miles

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

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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B303 XYL is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B303 XYL, 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 B303 XYL registered?

B303 XYL is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B303 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B303 XYL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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