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TIW 9779

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,448 mi
Last recorded58,448 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 9779
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,133 miles

Oil leak around engine

Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,958 miles

o/s/r/ drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 56,538 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 56,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 55,291 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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TIW 9779 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TIW 9779, 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 TIW 9779 registered?

TIW 9779 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is TIW 9779 safe to buy?

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