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B942 WDV

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB942 WDV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 66,682 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,506 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,102 miles

both sun visor retaining clips broken

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both sun visor retaining clips broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dash warning light on

offside front wires loose near hub

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dash warning light on

offside front wires loose near hub

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,151 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,151 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,028 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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B942 WDV is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B942 WDV, 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 B942 WDV registered?

B942 WDV is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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