MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.41% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.91% (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2225 ppm (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated
o/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated
o/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B547 OLW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B547 OLW, 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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B547 OLW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B547 OLW safe to buy?
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