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B720 XYK

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,041 mi
Last recorded120,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 XYK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,340 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,237 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,212 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,212 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 118,879 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 118,648 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around boot release pull

Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 116,872 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 116,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 116,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 115,447 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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B720 XYK is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 B720 XYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B720 XYK registered?

B720 XYK is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B720 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B720 XYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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