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B911 NBY

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB911 NBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,716 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 93,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,652 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 92,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 88,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,180 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 86,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 85,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 May 2009 83,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake pads warning wires cut.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S handbrake performance slightly weak.

Oil leak from N/S of engine.

Suspect both bodt sills filled with filler.

Suspect slight blow from rear exhaust on N/S.

Fail 28 May 2008 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 79,897 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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B911 NBY is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B911 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

B911 NBY is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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