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D508 DWP

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD508 DWP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,153 miles

ALL TYRES is over ten years old

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 133,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 133,403 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,654 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

pas working but appears heavy

Fail 29 Apr 2015 132,649 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

power steering working but appears heavy

Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs scored

fuel pump loose, tank strap deteriorated

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

slight corrosion to uder side of vehical, including rear centre rear brake pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2011 132,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel pump loose, tank strap deteriorated

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

slight corrosion to uder side of vehical, including rear centre rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 123,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 111,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 3 Apr 2009 111,180 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery flat or faulty

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,285 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 105,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 105,246 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

cracking to front tyres.

flexi brake hoses ,crimp ends corroded.

fluctuation to rear brakes.

o/s window not opening.

play to n/s front strut post.

play to wiper linkage.

whining to drive belts.?

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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D508 DWP is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D508 DWP, 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 D508 DWP registered?

D508 DWP is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D508 DWP safe to buy?

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