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COR 73C

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOR 73C
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 140,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 139,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 138,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,087 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 137,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 136,638 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 133,642 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,029 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 128,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 124,934 miles

Advise both front tyres uneven wear

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 117,159 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 117,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,932 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 99,012 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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COR 73C is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 COR 73C, 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 COR 73C registered?

COR 73C is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is COR 73C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COR 73C shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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