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C129 VMX

1985 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 VMX
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 82,183 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators all flash (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,063 miles

nearside rear shock absorber scraping exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,905 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 81,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,557 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,831 miles

Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,316 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,733 miles

Corrosion has started all around the under body

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,730 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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C129 VMX is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 95,801 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C129 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C129 VMX registered?

C129 VMX is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C129 VMX safe to buy?

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