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B487 HCU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,496 mi
Last recorded8,496 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB487 HCU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2010 8,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 8,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,455 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 7,455 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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B487 HCU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B487 HCU, 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 B487 HCU registered?

B487 HCU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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