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C173 URP

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 URP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 133,406 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 126,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 126,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 125,400 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 123,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 123,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 121,348 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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C173 URP is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C173 URP, 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 C173 URP registered?

C173 URP is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C173 URP safe to buy?

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