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B748 EGP

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,714 mi
Last recorded16,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 EGP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 16,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 16,120 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 14,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,624 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 12,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,785 miles

both o/s bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 10,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 3,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 101,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 98,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,095 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop.

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Pass 8 Apr 2006 79,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 79,968 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B748 EGP is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B748 EGP, 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

How do I check the history of B748 EGP?

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What year was B748 EGP registered?

B748 EGP is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B748 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B748 EGP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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