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B577 FAM

1985 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,728 mi
Last recorded97,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche Carrera95,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB577 FAM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,728 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,117 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 97,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,427 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 85,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,530 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 79,525 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,898 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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B577 FAM is a 1985 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 95,801 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B577 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B577 FAM registered?

B577 FAM is a 1985 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B577 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B577 FAM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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