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B892 XOW

1985 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 XOW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 95,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 91,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,725 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 71,701 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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B892 XOW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B892 XOW, 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 B892 XOW registered?

B892 XOW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B892 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B892 XOW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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