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B381 PVG

1985 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

9,763 mi
Last recorded9,763 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 PVG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,763 miles

Lower steering universal joint worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 9,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering lower u j joint worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 9,763 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joints

Fail 9 Oct 2017 9,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joints

Pass 18 Oct 2016 9,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 9,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,763 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 9,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

wipers not parking in position when switching of

Fail 15 Sep 2014 9,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

wipers not parking in position when switching of

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,763 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 9,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 8,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,096 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deterioated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rod UJ's

Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,917 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside sun visor slightly insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2010 7,908 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside sun visor slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,842 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 5,795 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake warning lamp not working

power steering fluid weap from reservoir

Pass 17 Dec 2005 4,855 miles

all four tyres perrishing

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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B381 PVG is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B381 PVG, 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 B381 PVG registered?

B381 PVG is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B381 PVG safe to buy?

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