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B371 PVG

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,059 mi
Last recorded79,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB371 PVG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,755 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,756 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)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,757 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,067 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,903 miles

front tyres worn low on inner sections.no clips on rear drive shaft gaiter small ends!

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,580 miles

front tyres feathering edges

slight play in n/s steering track arm bush

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,208 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 68,083 miles

tyres worn low on raised sections.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,486 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,521 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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B371 PVG is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B371 PVG, 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 B371 PVG registered?

B371 PVG is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B371 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B371 PVG shows 24 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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