CarVerify

Free Car Check

C16 PBK

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,967 mi
Last recorded68,967 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PBK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 68,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,780 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn or incorrect bush fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor is damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn or incorrect bush fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

floor is corroding under vehicle under sprayed under sill

front torsion bar is unevenly adjusted

under side of vehicle has been sprayed heavily with under sill

vehicle chassis looks deformed but not weekend

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,481 miles

Corrosion to front floor/ lower inner wheel arches

Nearside headlamp beam images poor

Nearside rear lamp poorly secured

Offside rear seat belt missing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion to front floor/ lower inner wheel arches

Nearside headlamp beam images poor

Nearside rear lamp poorly secured

Offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 15 May 2012 62,012 miles

Corrosion too all discs

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Top of steering wheel very close too dash top

one of two tail box strap broken

Fail 15 May 2012 62,012 miles

Corrosion too all discs

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Top of steering wheel very close too dash top

one of two tail box strap broken

Pass 13 May 2011 60,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

only one rear seat belt fitted

steering wheel very close too dash naking full lock turns hard

Pass 14 May 2010 58,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering wheel to close to dash.

Fail 7 May 2010 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering wheel to close to dash.

Pass 2 May 2009 55,671 miles

Front tyres showing signs of perishing.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front tyres showing signs of perishing.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C16 PBK is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C16 PBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C16 PBK?

You can check the full history of C16 PBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C16 PBK registered?

C16 PBK is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C16 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 PBK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C16 PBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C16 PBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.