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B656 RDX

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,273 mi
Last recorded14,273 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 RDX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 14,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 14,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 11,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 11,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,034 miles

Crack in screen not in drivers view of the road

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 10,699 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 9,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 6,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 3,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,148 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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B656 RDX is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B656 RDX, 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 B656 RDX registered?

B656 RDX is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B656 RDX safe to buy?

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