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B881 RKV

1985 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB881 RKV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/s side repeater not working

Fail 7 Jun 2021 91,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/s side repeater not working

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill panel damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner sill panel damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all brake hoses ferrules deteriorating

brake pipes have corrosion

offside front lower suspension arm bushes damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 90,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,077 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake padle feels slightly spongy

offside front outer sill slighty damaged

power steering belt lose

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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B881 RKV is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B881 RKV, 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 B881 RKV registered?

B881 RKV is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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