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B331 VWL

1985 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

11,061 mi
Last recorded11,061 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 VWL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 11,061 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 11,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

O/S HEADLAMP FLICKERS

SMELL OF PETROL

STEERING TIGHT TO TURN

TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 4 May 2011 11,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

O/S HEADLAMP FLICKERS

SMELL OF PETROL

STEERING TIGHT TO TURN

TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 8,511 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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B331 VWL is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B331 VWL, 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 B331 VWL registered?

B331 VWL is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B331 VWL safe to buy?

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