MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f wheel slight bind
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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.
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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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