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D481 BDP

1986 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD481 BDP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 144,624 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,536 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 144,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 144,340 miles

Brake pipe ferrules deteriorating

Front Slight play in wheel bearings

Leg wiring harness' deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2022 144,329 miles

Front brake pipe ferrules deteriorating

front and rear leg wiring harness deteriorating

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 3 May 2022 144,129 miles

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

Front brake pipe ferrules deteriorating

front and rear leg wiring harness deteriorating

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2021 144,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 143,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 143,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 141,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 140,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 139,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 138,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 138,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 137,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 137,468 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 136,182 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2007 134,836 miles

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

heavy corrosion in fuel lines at rear

slight binding in offside rear brake

Fail 20 Jan 2007 134,822 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion in fuel lines at rear

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jan 2006 133,587 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 133,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D481 BDP is a 1986 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 D481 BDP, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D481 BDP is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 October 1986.

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