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B335 TAA

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB335 TAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 120,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,435 miles

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,432 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 120,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side chock have play (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wings corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 119,437 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side chock have play (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wings corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,859 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 116,859 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,010 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 115,685 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly/cracking in the tread

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 115,685 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly/cracking in the tread

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,045 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rumble to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rumble to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 112,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 109,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 107,866 miles

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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B335 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B335 TAA, 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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What year was B335 TAA registered?

B335 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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