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B171 XJA

1997 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 XJA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 139,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 139,331 miles

0/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bonnet struts defective

Fail 5 Apr 2006 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bonnet struts defective

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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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B171 XJA is a 1997 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B171 XJA, 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 29 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B171 XJA registered?

B171 XJA is a 1997 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for B171 XJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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