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B911 COF

1985 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB911 COF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 104,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 104,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,095 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,095 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis at susp arm mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,257 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,451 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,552 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount at anti roll barr (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount at anti roll barr (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,348 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under bonnet/ bootlid not checked not opening

Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,348 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under bonnet/ bootlid not checked not opening

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,818 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,873 miles

both front shock absorbers slight play in shaft/bush or gland

Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

both front shock absorbers slight play in shaft/bush or gland

Fail 23 Sep 2010 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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B911 COF is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 95,801 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B911 COF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B911 COF is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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