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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1984 · 3,164 cc

85 SCMOT history

85 SC is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

85 SC silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
164,079 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 SC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 SC was last recorded at 164,079 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2010: 15,194 miles, lower than 150,639 miles on 24 Jun 2009.
  • 23 Jul 2012: 154,073 miles, lower than 154,077 miles on 30 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,541 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,079 miles
  • 2022 – 163,541 miles
  • 2021 – 160,202 miles
  • 2017 – 159,653 miles
  • 2016 – 159,009 miles
  • 2015 – 158,015 miles
  • 2014 – 157,322 miles
  • 2013 – 155,461 miles
  • 2012 – 154,073 miles
  • 2011 – 152,942 miles
  • 2010 – 15,194 miles
  • 2009 – 150,639 miles
  • 2008 – 149,820 miles
  • 2007 – 147,932 miles
  • 2006 – 145,780 miles
  • 2005 – 143,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,079 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,079 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,079 miles
    Test number
    585938451659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,541 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    735976586345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,202 miles (+549)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,202 miles
    Test number
    925881412400
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,653 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    217517427279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,009 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,009 miles
    Test number
    871598549286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,015 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    588889565114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,322 miles (+1,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    118718014144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass155,461 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    297464813149
    • NoteExhaust intermediate box cracked blowing
    • NoteFront brake discs warped

  9. Fail155,459 miles (+1,386)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,459 miles
    Test number
    215225303153
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust intermediate box cracked blowing
    • NoteFront brake discs warped

  10. Pass154,073 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    519405502214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,077 miles (+1,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,077 miles
    Test number
    427241052115
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass152,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    579220601228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail152,942 miles (+137,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    277489691443
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass15,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,194 miles
    Test number
    182361600296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,194 miles (-135,445)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,194 miles
    Test number
    371050300274
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

  16. Pass150,639 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    150,639 miles
    Test number
    334785179122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,820 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    350659888152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail149,820 miles (+1,888)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    281419888191
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass147,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    813631907208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,932 miles (+2,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    164620907269
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass145,780 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    145,780 miles
    Test number
    154855906218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    143,370 miles
    Test number
    763224675167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 SC

What vehicle is registration 85 SC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 SC on a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 85 SC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 85 SC expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 85 SC?
The MOT on 85 SC expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 85 SC done?
85 SC was recorded at 164,079 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 1,138 miles a year.
Has 85 SC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 SC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on 85 SC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 85 SC find?
85 SC passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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