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BNZ 8944

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,052 mi
Last recorded107,052 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,868 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,430 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated.

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

Rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

central and rear exhaust slightly leaking and system slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 104,442 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,049 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,774 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 May 2010 92,421 miles

oil leak transmission area.

Pass 21 May 2009 89,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,769 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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BNZ 8944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8944, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 8944?

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What year was BNZ 8944 registered?

BNZ 8944 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is BNZ 8944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 8944 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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