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C911 SPN

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC911 SPN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 92,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,980 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,980 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,683 miles

BOTH front brakes are binding. Not considered to be excessive

Both rear tyres are slightly perished in sidewalls

Fan belt loose

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside rear seatbelt not fitted (within requirements)

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Steering / suspension / brake components are generally corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 90,633 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing

Various steering / suspension & brake components are slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 90,633 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various steering / suspension & brake components are slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 90,379 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in tread at outer flanks, no re-inforcment is visible, please monitor.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner sides

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner sides

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 90,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 90,033 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 89,703 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 88,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 87,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 86,891 miles

Rear fog lamps are fitted but not working.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 25 May 2006 84,712 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 84,712 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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C911 SPN is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPN, 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 C911 SPN registered?

C911 SPN is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C911 SPN safe to buy?

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