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B173 BFJ

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 BFJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,812 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 20 May 2013 99,799 miles

o/s seat wont tilt

o/s/f top mount worn

oil leak

play in both seat backs

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear shocks corroded

wipers worn

brake discs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

brake servo corroded

front tyres perished

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp wiring disconected

o/s outer door handle stiff

Fail 8 May 2013 99,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

brake discs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

brake servo corroded

front tyres perished

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp wiring disconected

o/s outer door handle stiff

o/s seat wont tilt

o/s/f top mount worn

oil leak

play in both seat backs

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear shocks corroded

wipers worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

All welding repairs covered heavily in underseal

Exstensive welding carried out on vehicle

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Poor quality of welding carried out on vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2013 99,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 92,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,128 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B173 BFJ is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B173 BFJ, 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 B173 BFJ registered?

B173 BFJ is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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