CarVerify

Free Car Check

B547 OLW

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,063 mi
Last recorded145,063 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB547 OLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 145,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 144,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 143,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,140 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 143,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 141,906 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 141,792 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2018 141,232 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 141,232 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 140,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 138,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 138,764 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 136,226 miles

n/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 136,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 135,623 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 135,623 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 131,478 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,477 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 129,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 127,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 127,864 miles

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?

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B547 OLW?

You can check the full history of B547 OLW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B547 OLW registered?

B547 OLW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B547 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B547 OLW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B547 OLW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B547 OLW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.