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RFM 824L

1985 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,524 mi
Last recorded7,524 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 824L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 7,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 6,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 6,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 5,782 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Slightly insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underfloor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner CV Joint boot, Slight leak but not preventing the ingress of dirt.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 5,781 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Slightly insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not fitted due to modification

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner CV joint boot, Slight leak of grease but not deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 4,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 4,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 3,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 4 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 143,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,424 miles

Both track rod end nut locking devices PRS

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 141,424 miles

Both track rod end nut locking devices PRS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 137,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 135,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 89,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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RFM 824L is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFM 824L, 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

How do I check the history of RFM 824L?

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What year was RFM 824L registered?

RFM 824L is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is RFM 824L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 824L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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