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GHC 823

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,367 mi
Last recorded17,367 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHC 823
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 17,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 17,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,319 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a misting of oil

front tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Jul 2018 16,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,905 miles

chip windscreen zone B

nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

play nearside front track rod end ball joint

play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2016 15,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 10,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 7,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 5,840 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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GHC 823 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GHC 823, 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 GHC 823 registered?

GHC 823 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is GHC 823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHC 823 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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