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BSK 686

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 686
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,530 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 124,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,412 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 123,411 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 121,714 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 105,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,755 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,497 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 61,724 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 61,724 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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BSK 686 is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 BSK 686, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSK 686 registered?

BSK 686 is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is BSK 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 686 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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