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D474 OSJ

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD474 OSJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 161,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,050 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 161,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,608 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 160,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 160,418 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 160,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 155,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 155,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 154,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 154,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 153,131 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 153,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 150,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 148,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 148,089 miles

Oil leak

offside front floor holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2008 148,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside front floor holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Aug 2007 146,762 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 142,014 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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D474 OSJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D474 OSJ, 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 D474 OSJ registered?

D474 OSJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D474 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D474 OSJ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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