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B51 WVG

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB51 WVG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,011 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 16,011 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,495 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 13,485 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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B51 WVG is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B51 WVG, 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 B51 WVG registered?

B51 WVG is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B51 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B51 WVG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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