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B305 BJO

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,961 mi
Last recorded196,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB305 BJO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 196,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 196,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 196,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 196,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 196,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 194,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 193,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 192,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 192,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 192,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 191,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 190,699 miles

all brakes sticking slightly

n/side front shocker has slight play in shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2013 190,699 miles

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

all brakes sticking slightly

n/side front shocker has slight play in shaft

Pass 10 Jan 2012 190,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 189,918 miles

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

the off side front inner wheel arech has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2009 187,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 187,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

the tracking is out

Pass 24 Dec 2008 185,645 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise full brake service strip/clean

front brakes/dust shields corroded and rattling advise to replace

Pass 27 Nov 2007 182,931 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 182,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 182,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

note heat exchanger opperator cable broken at nearside rear

Fail 9 Oct 2006 182,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

note heat exchanger opperator cable broken at nearside rear

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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B305 BJO is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B305 BJO, 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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B305 BJO is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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