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B87 FGT

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB87 FGT
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 40,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 40,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,584 miles

front no. plate poor

small oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,584 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front no. plate poor

small oil leak

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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B87 FGT is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B87 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B87 FGT?

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What year was B87 FGT registered?

B87 FGT is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B87 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B87 FGT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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