MOT Status
Mileage
258,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C98 JRL is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C98 JRL, 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 C98 JRL registered?
C98 JRL is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C98 JRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C98 JRL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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