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B708 HAM

1985 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,695 mi
Last recorded2,695 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 HAM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 2,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51 miles

slight corrosion by battery

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 152,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,525 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 152,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 151,889 miles

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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B708 HAM is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B708 HAM, 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 B708 HAM registered?

B708 HAM is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B708 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B708 HAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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