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B8 OTC

1985 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,839 mi
Last recorded157,839 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OTC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 157,839 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 155,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 155,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 153,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,054 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 147,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,773 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 142,773 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing both (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,152 miles

Some wear on all tyres inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jul 2008 141,138 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 137,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 137,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 132,499 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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B8 OTC is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B8 OTC, 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 B8 OTC registered?

B8 OTC is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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