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BOC 631A

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,352 mi
Last recorded129,352 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 631A
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front lower wing section corroded

Offside Rear underwing rear closing panel to wing corroded

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 129,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front lower wing section corroded

Offside Rear underwing rear closing panel to wing corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 129,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing lower section corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor corner section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear underfloor closing panel to rear wing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,848 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 128,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower sill/lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower front end of inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower rear end of inner sill corroded

Rear both nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2022 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower front wing corroded

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyres valves cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 128,360 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrules corroded & flexible hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrules corroded & flexible hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 128,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 128,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 124,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 124,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 122,963 miles

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)

oil leak

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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BOC 631A is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BOC 631A, 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

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What year was BOC 631A registered?

BOC 631A is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for BOC 631A shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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