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B911 HEW

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,605 mi
Last recorded151,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB911 HEW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 151,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 150,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 149,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 149,152 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 148,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 148,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 147,774 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 147,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 147,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,383 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 147,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 147,029 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,772 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 146,772 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 145,089 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 144,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 144,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 144,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 144,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 143,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 143,004 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 142,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 141,364 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 141,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B911 HEW is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B911 HEW, 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 B911 HEW registered?

B911 HEW is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B911 HEW safe to buy?

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