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B969 OSB

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

33,457 mi
Last recorded33,457 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB969 OSB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,944 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 32,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,433 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,433 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,236 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,233 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 31,335 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,325 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 29,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B969 OSB is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B969 OSB, 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 B969 OSB registered?

B969 OSB is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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