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B887 URJ

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 URJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 112,182 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 112,182 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 111,646 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 111,646 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 109,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 108,981 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,337 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 23 May 2017 108,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 108,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 107,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 106,522 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 105,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 105,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 105,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,637 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,844 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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B887 URJ is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B887 URJ, 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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B887 URJ is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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