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OLD 10E

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 10E
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 136,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 133,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 122,371 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,728 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 118,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 114,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 114,681 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR BRAKE NOISE

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,945 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,007 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,091 miles

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

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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OLD 10E is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OLD 10E, 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 OLD 10E registered?

OLD 10E is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 May 1985.

Is OLD 10E safe to buy?

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