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B911 TEX

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,492 mi
Last recorded108,492 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 108,492 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 108,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,111 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,162 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 101,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 101,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

near side rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

off side rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,429 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 TEX is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TEX, 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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B911 TEX is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B911 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B911 TEX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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