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B685 EGT

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 EGT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,415 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 64,336 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 64,291 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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B685 EGT is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B685 EGT, 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 B685 EGT registered?

B685 EGT is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is B685 EGT safe to buy?

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