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B177 EVW

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,295 mi
Last recorded21,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 EVW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 18,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 14,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 14,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 12,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 11,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,713 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,305 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,466 miles

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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B177 EVW is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B177 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 B177 EVW registered?

B177 EVW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B177 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B177 EVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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