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B787 JNH

1985 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 JNH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2007 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

Fail 27 May 2006 86,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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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B787 JNH is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B787 JNH, 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 B787 JNH registered?

B787 JNH is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B787 JNH safe to buy?

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