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C914 JAT

1985 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,042 mi
Last recorded86,042 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC914 JAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,450 miles

front discs slight pitting

Pass 17 May 2013 70,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 82,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 81,851 miles

no n/s/r seat belts in at test

Fail 26 May 2009 81,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no n/s/r seat belts in at test

Pass 27 May 2008 80,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 80,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

only one seat belt at rear(o/s)

slight play in n/s/f shocker(shaft)

Pass 9 May 2007 79,613 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 78,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 May 2006 78,634 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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C914 JAT is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C914 JAT, 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 C914 JAT registered?

C914 JAT is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C914 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C914 JAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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