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C874 CTR

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,800 mi
Last recorded149,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 CTR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 149,800 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 149,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,284 miles

Fuel cap seal has some perishing

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,469 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot cracking.

fuel cap seal cracking.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 143,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 140,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 140,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 139,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 136,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

left hand horn button not working

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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C874 CTR is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C874 CTR, 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 C874 CTR registered?

C874 CTR is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C874 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C874 CTR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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