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B357 TAA

1985 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,865 mi
Last recorded12,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 TAA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 12,865 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 12,862 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 12,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 12,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 9,602 miles

215/45/ZR17/91WXL Front 5mm.

235/45/ZR17/94W Rear 5mm.

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pads worn Front 15% Rear 30%.

Passenger screen washer weak.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 4,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 4,791 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,183 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 2,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2005 217 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 217 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

All four tyres perished

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B357 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B357 TAA, 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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B357 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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