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C837 SJF

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 SJF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 148,065 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 148,009 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 146,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 145,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 145,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 145,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 144,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2012 144,992 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2011 144,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 143,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 142,458 miles

n/s/r under sill corr/weak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 140,481 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 140,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 137,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C837 SJF is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C837 SJF, 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 C837 SJF registered?

C837 SJF is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C837 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C837 SJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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