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A11 BBJ

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,940 mi
Last recorded188,940 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BBJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 188,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 185,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 181,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 181,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 180,935 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 180,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 180,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 180,626 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 180,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 180,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 179,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 179,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,135 miles

o/s front floor holed next to jacking port

Fail 23 Oct 2014 178,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front floor holed next to jacking port

Pass 29 Oct 2013 176,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 172,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 172,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 171,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe from tank to filter corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 170,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 170,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake imbalance 24 percent

nearside front flexible brakepipe,ferrule corroded

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2006 169,140 miles

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

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

nearside rear flexible brake pipe,ferrule corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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A11 BBJ is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 A11 BBJ, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A11 BBJ?

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What year was A11 BBJ registered?

A11 BBJ is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A11 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 BBJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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