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B955 PLU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234 mi
Last recorded234 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 PLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,947 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside driveshaft has bolts loose and is insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,680 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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B955 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B955 PLU, 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 B955 PLU registered?

B955 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B955 PLU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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