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C9 PDK

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 PDK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 107,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lap belt removed

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lap belt removed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 106,351 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight smear

Nearside Rear lap belt removed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 105,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,978 miles

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)

n/s/r seat belt removed

slight corrosion on body

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,978 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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)

n/s/r seat belt removed

slight corrosion on body

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 103,260 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front no.plate slightly insecure

nearside rear seatbelt missing

oil dampness on underside of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,382 miles

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

rear Seats Folded Down

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,591 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,260 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 103,260 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,065 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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C9 PDK is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C9 PDK, 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 C9 PDK registered?

C9 PDK is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C9 PDK safe to buy?

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