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B499 DRS

1985 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,935 mi
Last recorded173,935 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 DRS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2014 173,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 170,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 167,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 166,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 162,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 157,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 153,917 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 150,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 148,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 144,981 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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B499 DRS is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B499 DRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B499 DRS registered?

B499 DRS is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B499 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B499 DRS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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