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LDJ 28P

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 28P
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,529 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion In None Prescribed Area, Inner Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate incorrect Both (0.1 (c))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion In None Prescribed Area, Inner Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,381 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,235 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn sounds noisy from top of column, but has no play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,060 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,060 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,841 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,841 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/ sill area excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,490 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,490 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wiper blade spliitting

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,922 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,894 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 87,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 86,110 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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LDJ 28P is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LDJ 28P, 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 LDJ 28P registered?

LDJ 28P is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is LDJ 28P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDJ 28P shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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