1985 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · C26 NCU
1985 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 56,911 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C26 NCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 56,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C26 NCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Porsche 911 (C26 NCU) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
C26 NCU Mileage History
- 24/06/202256,833 mi
- 28/06/202256,833 mi
- 23/05/202456,839 mi+6 mi
- 31/05/202456,839 mi
- 31/03/202656,911 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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