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B992 XKL

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 XKL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 94,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,851 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,146 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,523 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished through treads very poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,615 miles

Both front tyres age cracks in tread 205/60/15 V

Both rear tyres age cracks in tread 225/60/15 V

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres age cracks in tread 205/60/15 V

Both rear tyres age cracks in tread 225/60/15 V

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,612 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread 205/60/15 V

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 225/60/15 V

O/S/F lower main beam not working but not less than 50%

O/S/R brake slight bind

Fail 25 Jun 2015 92,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking in tread 205/60/15 V

Both rear tyres cracking in tread 225/60/15 V

O/S/F lower main beam not working but not less than 50%

O/S/R brake slight bind

Pass 19 May 2014 92,428 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 92,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,118 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pad life

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pad life

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,985 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 89,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2010 89,180 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight leak from pipe onto PAS tank [clip loose]

Fail 13 May 2010 89,180 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

slight leak from pipe onto PAS tank [clip loose]

Pass 11 May 2009 87,195 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,188 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 86,999 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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B992 XKL is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B992 XKL, 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 B992 XKL registered?

B992 XKL is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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