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C999 FHJ

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC999 FHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 126,017 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 126,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 125,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 123,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2015 123,194 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 123,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,668 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 118,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,390 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 113,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 111,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,984 miles

washers need adjusting

Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washers need adjusting

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,551 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 110,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 109,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 109,883 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/rear parking brake lower effort than n/s

Pass 21 Nov 2005 108,346 miles

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

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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C999 FHJ is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C999 FHJ, 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 C999 FHJ registered?

C999 FHJ is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C999 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C999 FHJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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