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VYY 930

1985 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYY 930
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,794 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 82,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,403 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,950 miles

O/S/R outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,929 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r outer drive shaft boot signs of grease seepage from boot

Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,657 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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VYY 930 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYY 930, 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 VYY 930 registered?

VYY 930 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is VYY 930 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYY 930 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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