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BJI 911

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJI 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s side repeater not working

Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s side repeater not working

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,075 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,043 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks, on to exhaust

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

front wipers slight juddering

offside rear brake slight binding

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Jul 2011 97,722 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking onto exhaust system

Fail 23 Jul 2011 97,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

oil leaking onto exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2010 97,207 miles

cut to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2010 97,207 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

cut to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,630 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 96,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Major oil leaks from engine (leaking over exhaust manifold)

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

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 96,116 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f widscreen washer not working

slight binding of n/s/r brake (recommend brake check)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,642 miles

oil leak

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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BJI 911 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJI 911, 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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BJI 911 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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