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C80 BYH

1985 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,044 mi
Last recorded52,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC80 BYH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,836 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 50,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 49,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,176 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,271 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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C80 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C80 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.

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What year was C80 BYH registered?

C80 BYH is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C80 BYH safe to buy?

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