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RAT 202

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 202
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,653 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,653 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F and O/S/F. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,630 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,689 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,042 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 95,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 92,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 90,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 86,283 miles

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

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

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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RAT 202 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RAT 202, 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 RAT 202 registered?

RAT 202 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is RAT 202 safe to buy?

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