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B849 SVU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,593 mi
Last recorded87,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB849 SVU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 87,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 78,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 78,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside worn on inner edge, nearside worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,530 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 75,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

all front and rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 73,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member where the two coupling is mounted (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,556 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,790 miles

vehicle structure heavily undersealed hard to check condition of brake pipes ect

Fail 22 Sep 2008 62,773 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,086 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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B849 SVU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B849 SVU, 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 B849 SVU registered?

B849 SVU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B849 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B849 SVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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