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B188 UWT

1985 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 UWT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 105,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,698 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS INC CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 5,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS INC CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 2,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 822 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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B188 UWT is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B188 UWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B188 UWT registered?

B188 UWT is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B188 UWT safe to buy?

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