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8725 DN

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8725 DN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,049 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,063 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 72,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front brake hose touching caliper slightly on full lock

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,600 miles

offside front brake hose touching caliper slightly on full lock

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,296 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside handbrake effort a bit low

offside rear brake sticking

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,835 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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8725 DN is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 8725 DN, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8725 DN registered?

8725 DN is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 8725 DN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8725 DN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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