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B583 TAA

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 TAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 41,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from headers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog light lense damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn and sawtoothed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,456 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,385 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on tread corners and sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2021 41,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on tread corners and sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,159 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer tread corners

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner tread area

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,126 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer tread area

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,009 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer tread corners

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,862 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread corners

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,760 miles

o/s wiper starting to smear

o/s/f tyre cracking badly on tread corners

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,641 miles

Offside front tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall areas.

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hole in side of nearside rear foglamp.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall areas.

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,632 miles

low brake pad warning light on

n/s wiper blade split on ends(13"n/s)

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

o/s/f tyre cracked badly on outer tread corner

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 40,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low brake pad warning light on

n/s wiper blade split on ends(13"n/s)

number plates have honeycomb backgrounds

o/s/f tyre cracked badly on outer tread corner

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,517 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

brake warning light on

number plates have a honeycomb background

washers are weak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,510 miles

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Nearside wiper blade torn on one end

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Slight exhaust gas leak from nearside manifold to exhaust joint

Small chip in Nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,494 miles

brake warning light on

n/s head light lens chipped

number plates have a honeycomb background

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread corners

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner tread area

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,395 miles

brake warning light on

n/s head light lens chipped

n/s/f brake binding slightly

number plates have honycomb backgrounds

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread corners

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edges

oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2009 40,378 miles

brake warning light on

n/s wiper starting to smear and split on ends

n/s/f brake binding slightly

number plates have honeycomb effect backgrounds

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 May 2009 40,374 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning light on

n/s wiper starting to smear and split on ends

n/s/f brake binding slightly

number plates have honeycomb effect backgrounds

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,260 miles

brake warning light on

head light aims on upper limit

n/s head light lens chipped/holed

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread corners

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,229 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from n/s/r lower flange joint

wipers starting to smear and n/s split on end

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,127 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

slight brake bind to n/s/f

Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,127 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight aims on upper limit

n/s wiper split on ends

oil leaks from engine

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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B583 TAA 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 B583 TAA, 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 B583 TAA registered?

B583 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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