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B789 FGT

1985 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,273 mi
Last recorded22,273 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 FGT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 22,273 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 22,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 22,268 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 22,266 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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B789 FGT is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B789 FGT, 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 B789 FGT registered?

B789 FGT is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B789 FGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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