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B3 PGB

1988 Porsche 944

Brown Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,524 mi
Last recorded68,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PGB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,490 miles

(brake pedal has long travel, reserve met at time of test)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,705 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,100 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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B3 PGB is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Brown with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 PGB, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 PGB registered?

B3 PGB is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B3 PGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PGB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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