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POR 911D

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 911D
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,062 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 78,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,852 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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POR 911D is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 POR 911D, 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 POR 911D registered?

POR 911D is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is POR 911D safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 911D shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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