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C898 VPH

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 VPH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 103,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 103,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,056 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,387 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 101,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 101,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 100,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,958 miles

slight parking brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,603 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 97,786 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 97,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 96,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,486 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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C898 VPH is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C898 VPH, 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 C898 VPH registered?

C898 VPH is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is C898 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C898 VPH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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