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1985 PORSCHE 9113.2L PETROL

C237 BMS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1985 PORSCHE 911? It's a PETROL with a 3164cc engine showing 139,862 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/04/2026
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1985
Engine
3164cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent test on 18 March 2025 at 139,862 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical and structural condition. This trend suggests that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle to prevent the common failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 41-year-old Porsche, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between April 2023 and March 2025, the car covered only 626 miles, suggesting long periods of storage or very limited use. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of perished rubber-based parts, fluid degradation, and seal failure. The intervals between tests remain relatively regular, but the minimal accumulation of miles indicates the vehicle is likely used as a fairweather rather than a daily driver. Given the clean MOT record, an in-person inspection should focus on the structural integrity and components prone to sitting. A buyer must scrutinise the sills, floor pans, and suspension towers for hidden corrosion that often hides on low-mileage classic cars. The age of the rubber suspension bushings and brake lines should be checked for cracking or dry rot due to age rather than wear. Because the record shows no brake binding issues, the calipers and discs should be tested thoroughly to ensure they have not seized during the periods of inactivity.

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60
/ 100 · Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Finance
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Salvage
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 06:16
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent test on 18 March 2025 at 139,862 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical and structural condition. This trend suggests that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle to prevent the common failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 41-year-old Porsche, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between April 2023 and March 2025, the car covered only 626 miles, suggesting long periods of storage or very limited use. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of perished rubber-based parts, fluid degradation, and seal failure. The intervals between tests remain relatively regular, but the minimal accumulation of miles indicates the vehicle is likely used as a fairweather rather than a daily driver. Given the clean MOT record, an in-person inspection should focus on the structural integrity and components prone to sitting. A buyer must scrutinise the sills, floor pans, and suspension towers for hidden corrosion that often hides on low-mileage classic cars. The age of the rubber suspension bushings and brake lines should be checked for cracking or dry rot due to age rather than wear. Because the record shows no brake binding issues, the calipers and discs should be tested thoroughly to ensure they have not seized during the periods of inactivity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this Porsche 911 with plate C237 BMS has undergone 4 MOT inspections since March 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Porsche has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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PASS
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ADVISORY