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B506 RRT

1985 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,031 mi
Last recorded203,031 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB506 RRT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 203,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 203,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 202,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 202,587 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 202,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 202,304 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 202,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 202,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 201,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 200,926 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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B506 RRT is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B506 RRT, 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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B506 RRT is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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