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B962 PLU

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,715 mi
Last recorded14,715 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB962 PLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,715 miles

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

rear light damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 14,715 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 14,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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B962 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black 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 B962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B962 PLU registered?

B962 PLU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B962 PLU safe to buy?

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