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B748 LPJ

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,128 mi
Last recorded4,128 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 4,128 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 4,112 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,598 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front and rear tyres perishing.

underbody corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front and rear tyres perishing.

underbody corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,565 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,283 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 92,283 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 85,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LPJ is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B748 LPJ, 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 B748 LPJ registered?

B748 LPJ is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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