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LIL 8389

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8389
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2023 91,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,021 miles

Nearside engine bay heat shield corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 88,113 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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LIL 8389 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LIL 8389, 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 LIL 8389 registered?

LIL 8389 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is LIL 8389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 8389 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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