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FGV 365L

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,131 mi
Last recorded169,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 365L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 169,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 169,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 169,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 169,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 168,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 167,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 167,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 166,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2017 162,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,023 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 160,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 157,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 155,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 155,252 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

incorrect colour plate found in the vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2011 149,973 miles

headlight reflectors poor

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,973 miles

headlight reflectors poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Sep 2010 148,233 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 146,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 144,433 miles

9mm chip in zone "A".

Slight handbrake travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 142,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 141,527 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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FGV 365L is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGV 365L, 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 FGV 365L registered?

FGV 365L is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is FGV 365L safe to buy?

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