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85 YKM

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,486 mi
Last recorded76,486 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 YKM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,847 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 76,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 76,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer edge of tread blocks splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,027 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,749 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,535 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,957 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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85 YKM is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 85 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 85 YKM registered?

85 YKM is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is 85 YKM safe to buy?

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