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B527 AKH

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

24,951 mi
Last recorded24,951 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 AKH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 24,951 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s fronts outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill lip corroded and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side reapeater inop

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes rear end corroded and tatty fuel filter area

hazard lamp inop n/s/f and repeater

reverse lamps inop

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,848 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 24,484 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Reverse lamps not working.

Slight play in lower steering UJ.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 24,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Reverse lamps not working.

Slight play in lower steering UJ.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 23,557 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material furells n/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable upper and lower slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 21,969 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material furells n/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable upper and lower slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,588 miles

slight play lower steering u/j

Fail 23 Jun 2017 20,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play lower steering u/j

Pass 17 May 2016 19,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steel brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 12 May 2016 19,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 May 2015 18,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 18,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 17,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 15,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,954 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 93,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 83,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 59,787 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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B527 AKH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B527 AKH, 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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B527 AKH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 January 1985.

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