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D281 OKJ

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,586 mi
Last recorded176,586 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 OKJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 176,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 175,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 170,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 170,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 170,386 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 170,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 168,537 miles

crack in base of screen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 168,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007
Pass 1 Nov 2006

bad oil leek from arond power stering resvoir

wheal nuts starting to corrode

Fail 19 Oct 2006

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch hydraulics fluid level very low.

very bad oil leek from around power stering resvoir.

wheal nuts starting to corrode.

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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D281 OKJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 D281 OKJ, 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 39 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 D281 OKJ registered?

D281 OKJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D281 OKJ safe to buy?

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