1985 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · C898 VPH
1985 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 22/11/1985. Recorded mileage 103,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3164cc
C898 VPH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2023
- 103,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C898 VPH Mileage History
- 06/01/200694,486 mi
- 11/05/200796,433 mi+1,947 mi
- 19/02/201097,265 mi+832 mi
- 21/04/201197,391 mi+126 mi
- 25/05/201297,786 mi+395 mi
- 25/05/201297,786 mi
- 01/06/201398,603 mi+817 mi
- 26/06/201499,698 mi+1,095 mi
- 03/06/201599,958 mi+260 mi
- 13/12/2016100,328 mi+370 mi
- 14/12/2016100,328 mi
- 08/05/2018101,066 mi+738 mi
- 01/05/2019101,633 mi+567 mi
- 16/07/2020102,387 mi+754 mi
- 13/07/2021103,056 mi+669 mi
- 27/07/2022103,644 mi+588 mi
- 27/07/2022103,646 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2023103,800 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 531 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
C898 VPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Porsche 911 (C898 VPH) between January 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
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