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C895 CUC

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,114 mi
Last recorded136,114 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC895 CUC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 136,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,578 miles

offside front brake slight drag

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside brake performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slight drag

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009
Pass 5 Dec 2007 121,639 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 121,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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C895 CUC is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc 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 C895 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.

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What year was C895 CUC registered?

C895 CUC is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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