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B563 VJT

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,387 mi
Last recorded99,387 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB563 VJT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 99,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 99,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 98,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 98,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damage to inner side wall

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to inner sidewall

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2018 97,448 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 97,448 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,187 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,095 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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B563 VJT 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 79.2%.

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 B563 VJT, 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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What year was B563 VJT registered?

B563 VJT is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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