MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake warning light on, on dash.
rattle on exhaust system.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rattle on exhaust system.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers door external release trigger sticking in
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
How Reliable is the Porsche 944?
Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.
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D497 XYJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D497 XYJ, 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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D497 XYJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 June 1987.
Is D497 XYJ safe to buy?
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