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WTL 209

1985 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,655 mi
Last recorded142,655 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 209
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The offside rear lower coolant hose is heavily perished!

Fail 20 Dec 2023 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The offside rear lower coolant hose is heavily perished!

Pass 6 Jun 2020 142,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,044 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 142,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 140,939 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 140,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,475 miles

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

nearside front headlamp beam pattern poor quality

Fail 22 Jul 2013 140,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front headlamp beam pattern poor quality

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing starting too get noisy

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2012 140,405 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 140,048 miles

Exhaust noisey

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 140,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisey

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 139,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2010 139,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 138,189 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 137,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

slight play to both front wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2006 136,652 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 136,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 24,492 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,492 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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WTL 209 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WTL 209, 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 WTL 209 registered?

WTL 209 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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