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B58 XYR

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,049 mi
Last recorded52,049 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB58 XYR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 52,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,847 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 49,847 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,712 miles

Offside only one washer jet working

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,103 miles

Offside rear brake lightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,726 miles

both steering track rod ends balljoint rubber covers appear to be weeping grease

exhaust system is corroded and is starting to leak

oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both steering track rod ends balljoint covers appear to be weeping grease

exhaust system is corroded and is starting to leak

oil leak in the engine bay

the rear suspension has welded plates in place which appear to cover corrosion. If this is the case then the plates have to be seam welded not tack welded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,598 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,981 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding not showing on rbt

Fail 9 Jul 2010 37,981 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling fan not working

o/s/r wheel slightly binding not showing on rbt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill corroding

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,544 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight play in sterring u/j

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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B58 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B58 XYR, 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 B58 XYR registered?

B58 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B58 XYR safe to buy?

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