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C885 CUC

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

218,761 mi
Last recorded218,761 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 CUC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 218,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 217,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 217,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 217,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 217,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 216,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 215,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 214,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 214,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 213,612 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 213,611 miles

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

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 212,673 miles

Offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

Fail 14 Jun 2016 212,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

Pass 18 Jun 2015 211,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 211,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 208,254 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 208,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 206,418 miles

Nearside rear inner CV boot split

Fail 28 May 2013 206,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear inner CV boot split

Pass 14 May 2012 204,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2011 204,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 202,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 201,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 201,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 200,226 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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C885 CUC is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C885 CUC, 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 C885 CUC registered?

C885 CUC is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C885 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C885 CUC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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