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B253 PEA

1985 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,613 mi
Last recorded129,613 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB253 PEA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,613 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,466 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to o/s sill/floor

excessive corrosion to n/s/f sill/floor area (not in prescribed area)

main beam warnimng lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2013 141,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion on front and rear discs

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,901 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,890 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,842 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,842 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 37,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 36,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,022 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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B253 PEA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B253 PEA, 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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B253 PEA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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