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B357 NPF

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,113 mi
Last recorded175,113 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 175,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 175,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 175,098 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 174,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 173,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 173,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 171,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 164,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 163,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 163,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 161,059 miles

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

idle speed slightly fast hard to get in reverse

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2006 157,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B357 NPF is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

B357 NPF is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B357 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B357 NPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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