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B243 XYM

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB243 XYM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear floor pan corroded not structural

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,374 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear floor pan corroded not structural

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,791 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,886 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lamp half full of water

Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,878 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f indicator lamp half full of water

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,383 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 56,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 56,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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B243 XYM is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B243 XYM, 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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B243 XYM is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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