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C911 ABP

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC911 ABP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,885 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Odometer not working

Offside Front Inner wheel arch/footwell corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers do not automatically park

Fail 7 Feb 2022 123,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Odometer not working

Offside Front Inner wheel arch/footwell corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers do not automatically park

Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,885 miles

Front Wipers do not park automatically

Light underbody surface corrosion including on suspension components

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Odometer not working

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Feb 2020 123,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 123,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,862 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 123,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 123,472 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 123,322 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 123,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,500 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side rear cv boot split

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side rear cv boot split

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 121,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side oil cooler pipes insecure.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 121,738 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side oil cooler pipes insecure.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 121,716 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges badly worn

off side outer c.v.boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 121,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 121,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 120,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,750 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Off side rear inner and outer cv boots split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 118,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side rear inner constant velocity boot deteiorated (splitting)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 118,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear inner constant velocity boot deteiorated (splitting)

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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C911 ABP is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 C911 ABP, 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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C911 ABP is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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