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BBZ 7731

1990 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 7731
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 150,900 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner SIll (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/S Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, Tread Depth OK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Noise From Engine And Misfiring Slightly

Offside Front Shock Absorber Worn, Movement Between Ram And Damper Body

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, Tread Depth OK (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 145,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 145,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 132,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,031 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f shock absorber has slight wear in gland

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f shock absorber has slight wear in gland

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,552 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush slightly worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 121,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BBZ 7731 is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 BBZ 7731, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBZ 7731 is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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