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B61 XYR

1985 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,768 mi
Last recorded53,768 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 XYR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,768 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,633 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 53,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,600 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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B61 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B61 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 B61 XYR registered?

B61 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B61 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B61 XYR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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