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B716 PLU

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,806 mi
Last recorded11,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB716 PLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 11,806 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 11,804 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 11,278 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,910 miles

Near side rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,744 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 10,744 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,012 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Jul 2014 10,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 9,417 miles

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

corrosion on offside front floor not within any prescribed areas or sognicantly weakening stucture

steering wheel padding coming away from rim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 1,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 715 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 330 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 99,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 98,841 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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B716 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B716 PLU, 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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B716 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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