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B57 YBW

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 YBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 135,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 125,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 125,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 119,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,438 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 119,438 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 116,999 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 116,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 111,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,327 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 103,583 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2007 103,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,945 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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B57 YBW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B57 YBW, 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 B57 YBW registered?

B57 YBW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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