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BNZ 7944

1988 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,801 miles

slight play in rack

underside weak with corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2011 125,801 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack

underside weak with corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 125,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on floor pan and suspension ,mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 121,202 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 118,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads 5-6mm of lining approx

rear most exhaust rubber delaminating

stone chip in screen

Fail 12 Jan 2009 118,438 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads 5-6mm of lining approx

rear most exhaust rubber delaminating

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,398 miles

incorrectly spaced number plates fitted underneath existing plates at time of test.

nearside rear seat belt has slight damage to webbing.

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2006 106,890 miles

passenger seat not fitted at time of retest

Fail 22 Nov 2006 106,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pad warning lamp stays on

Fail 22 Nov 2006 106,885 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rake pad warning lamp stays on

Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 99,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering rack wet with oil †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Surface corrosion to rear brake disc inner faces †

Stonechip in windscreen †Corrosion to inner and outer sills

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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BNZ 7944 is a 1988 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 BNZ 7944, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 7944 registered?

BNZ 7944 is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BNZ 7944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7944 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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