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B429 RFX

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,927 mi
Last recorded26,927 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 RFX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 26,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front both top mount rubbers noisy

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock has play in shaft

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 26,924 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,405 miles

Oil leak

cracking to side wall/tread areas tyres.

front strutt/shock absorbers leaking

Fail 23 May 2008 10,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

cracking to side wall/tread areas tyres.

front strutt/shock absorbers leaking

Pass 29 May 2007 495 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2007 495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,235 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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B429 RFX is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B429 RFX, 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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B429 RFX is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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