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B781 VJT

1985 Porsche 911

Cream Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

303,074 mi
Last recorded303,074 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 VJT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 303,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 303,074 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 298,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 298,257 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced sticking on (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Nov 2016 292,673 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 296,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 286,791 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 286,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 286,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of door sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 278,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaged rear number plate lamp

Fail 30 Oct 2014 278,624 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaged rear number plate lamp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 270,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of front wiper blades

slight corosion to under side of car

Pass 31 Oct 2012 263,941 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers over door sills

suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 263,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers over door sills

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 256,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 256,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 245,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion in nearside door shut

Pass 3 Nov 2009 218,881 miles

corrosion started to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 30 Oct 2009 218,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion started to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 14 Oct 2008 199,768 miles

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sills

front pads low

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2008 199,763 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sills

front pads low

offside front .offside tyres close to legal limit

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 186,182 miles

play in off side & near side front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2007 186,182 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

play in off side & near side front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2006 169,822 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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B781 VJT is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Cream with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B781 VJT, 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 B781 VJT registered?

B781 VJT is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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