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IFZ 4872

1985 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,374 mi
Last recorded162,374 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4872
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 162,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 159,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 155,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 151,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 151,876 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 149,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 144,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 135,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 131,448 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,381 miles

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

O/s/r inner sill corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

N/s/r inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/r inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 131,336 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

hand brake light staying on

reverse light not working/(brocken wire on switch)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 130,310 miles

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

brake pad light on

n/s door difficult to open from outside

Pass 15 Aug 2006 131,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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IFZ 4872 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 IFZ 4872, 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 IFZ 4872 registered?

IFZ 4872 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is IFZ 4872 safe to buy?

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