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EVN 205L

1985 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 205L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,979 miles

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,375 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,374 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,788 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,170 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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EVN 205L is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EVN 205L, 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 EVN 205L registered?

EVN 205L is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is EVN 205L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 205L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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