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C78 BYH

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 BYH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,340 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 76,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,148 miles

brake warning light on ,at side of seat belt light

frount disc pads wareing thin

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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C78 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C78 BYH, 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 C78 BYH registered?

C78 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C78 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 BYH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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