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B172 EVW

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,174 mi
Last recorded28,174 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB172 EVW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

brake disc slightly worn

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 27,924 miles

rear brake feruls corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 27,543 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

near/side rear brake is dragin slightly

permisable wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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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B172 EVW is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B172 EVW, 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 B172 EVW registered?

B172 EVW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B172 EVW safe to buy?

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