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C870 YBA

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 YBA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,497 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,957 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)

front numberplate fitted in original position not virtical but can still be read from correct distance.

steering track control arm bushes have slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 70,478 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 65,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 63,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 61,570 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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C870 YBA is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C870 YBA, 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 C870 YBA registered?

C870 YBA is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C870 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 YBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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