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B123 YTC

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,934 mi
Last recorded11,934 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 YTC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 11,934 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake operation poor.

power steering pump very noisy.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,728 miles

both front tyres soon

n/s/r tyre soon

play in steering coupling ujs

Fail 9 Sep 2009 6,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres soon

n/s/r tyre soon

play in steering coupling ujs

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,909 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 90,099 miles

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

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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B123 YTC is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B123 YTC, 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.

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What year was B123 YTC registered?

B123 YTC is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B123 YTC safe to buy?

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