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B379 AKN

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 AKN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2011 113,266 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear undersill corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2010 112,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to both front inner wings

front and rear brake hose ferruls corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2009 111,831 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 109,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 108,798 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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B379 AKN is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B379 AKN, 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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B379 AKN is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B379 AKN safe to buy?

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