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D481 VKJ

1986 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,636 mi
Last recorded155,636 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD481 VKJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 155,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 145,796 miles

4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 136,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,956 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 126,927 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,207 miles

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

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

slight oil leak engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 98,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 96,146 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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 VKJ is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D481 VKJ, 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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What year was D481 VKJ registered?

D481 VKJ is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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