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B571 FCS

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,674 mi
Last recorded124,674 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 FCS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 124,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 123,914 miles

Front Shock absorbers have slight play in the hydraulic ram

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

Fail 2 May 2024 123,914 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers have slight play in the hydraulic ram

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,136 miles

Front Shock absorbers have slight play in the hydraulic ram

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,348 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,615 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 111,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 108,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 101,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 94,328 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 94,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust repaired with paste

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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B571 FCS is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B571 FCS, 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 B571 FCS registered?

B571 FCS is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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