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B631 ETG

1985 Porsche Carrera

Beige Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB631 ETG
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 40,941 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,317 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,157 miles

Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,145 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both damp (2.7.3)

oil leak

oil leak from front oil cooler connection

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,894 miles

Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S front wheel slightly binding.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 23,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,391 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 14,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,701 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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B631 ETG is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in Beige with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 95,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B631 ETG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B631 ETG registered?

B631 ETG is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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