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D51 TNK

1987 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,563 mi
Last recorded160,563 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 TNK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 159,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 158,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 156,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 155,577 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre perished and worn inner edge

both outer rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill

Pass 7 Jun 2018 155,190 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,713 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,514 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 153,808 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 147,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 147,355 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 145,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 143,959 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 143,959 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 141,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 139,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise: nearside front sidelamp/main beam lens cracked.

Pass 16 May 2006 137,491 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 136,940 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

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D51 TNK is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D51 TNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D51 TNK registered?

D51 TNK is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D51 TNK safe to buy?

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