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C16 RUF

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,182 mi
Last recorded161,182 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RUF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 161,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 160,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 159,968 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 159,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 157,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,689 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 154,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 154,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 153,657 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 153,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 144,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 138,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 136,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 136,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 132,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 130,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 129,706 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 127,500 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 127,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 125,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 125,744 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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C16 RUF is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUF, 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 C16 RUF registered?

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

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