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B979 HEW

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

277,777 mi
Last recorded277,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB979 HEW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 277,777 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S and O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lenthwise (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake back plates insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering shaft to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 277,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 277,748 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 276,247 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 276,247 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight weap from p.a.s pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2009 274,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 274,645 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 274,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 274,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 268,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 267,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 263,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 257,580 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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B979 HEW 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 B979 HEW, 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 B979 HEW registered?

B979 HEW is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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