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D290 BPM

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 BPM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,335 miles

engine oil leak

front flexi hose rusty at ends

fuel tank straps rusty

power steering weep at pump

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,330 miles

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

engine oil leak

front flexi hose rusty at ends

fuel tank straps rusty

power steering weep at pump

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,544 miles

grease around rear drive shaft joints

Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,544 miles

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

grease around rear drive shaft joints

Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grease around both rear cv boots/hubs

steering lower uj worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,087 miles

grease around both rear cv boots/hubs

steering lower uj worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,050 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front shock absorber has slight play both side

rear brake pipe is slight corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front shock absorber has slight play both side

rear brake pipe is slight corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 56,973 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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D290 BPM is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D290 BPM, 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.

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What year was D290 BPM registered?

D290 BPM is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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