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B696 FTU

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,545 mi
Last recorded109,545 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 FTU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing behind battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,248 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges & worn down to wear bars

Pass 24 Apr 2020 109,248 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges & down to wear bars

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,248 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges & down to wear bars

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres bald on inner edges & down to wear bars

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,240 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES - CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO WEAR BARS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,657 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN DOWN TO WEAR BARS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,702 miles

all tyres down to wear bars

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,702 miles

all tyres close to wear bars

Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,212 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,250 miles

exhaust corroded & slight blow from n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,185 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 85,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion started under wheel arches where underseal flaking

front flexi hose ferrules rusted

oil leak from cooler pipe at rear

rear tyres down to wear bars on outer edges

small holes in exhaust flanges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,873 miles

corrosion started under wheel arches where underseal flaking

front flexi hose ferrules rusted

oil leak from cooler pipe at rear

rear tyres down to wear bars on outer edges

small holes in exhaust flanges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,926 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges-just legal.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 71,825 miles

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

corrosion started under both front wheel arches.

front tyres worn low on inner edges/just legal.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,585 miles

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

corrosion started in both front inner wings(under wheel arches).

front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,800 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,956 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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B696 FTU is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B696 FTU, 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 B696 FTU registered?

B696 FTU is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B696 FTU safe to buy?

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