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B357 MDP

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 MDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 86,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cracks to rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,397 miles

sllight blow at exhaust joints(corrosion)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S front brake slight binding

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 77,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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B357 MDP is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B357 MDP, 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 B357 MDP registered?

B357 MDP is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B357 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B357 MDP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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