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C788 NMB

1985 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,570 mi
Last recorded187,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 NMB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 187,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 187,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 186,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 185,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 185,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 185,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 185,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 183,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 181,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 179,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 177,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 175,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 171,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 166,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 160,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 153,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 148,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 143,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 135,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 130,000 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 129,978 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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C788 NMB is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C788 NMB, 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

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What year was C788 NMB registered?

C788 NMB is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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