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B994 MWV

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,109 mi
Last recorded170,109 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB994 MWV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 170,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 169,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 166,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 166,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 162,904 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 162,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 156,757 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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B994 MWV is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B994 MWV, 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 B994 MWV registered?

B994 MWV is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B994 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B994 MWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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