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B688 AKH

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,477 mi
Last recorded13,477 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB688 AKH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 6,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,151 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,124 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 89,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 86,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 83,638 miles

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

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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B688 AKH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B688 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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What year was B688 AKH registered?

B688 AKH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B688 AKH safe to buy?

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