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D531 WAN

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 WAN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule not secured into bracket

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driving lamp inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake hose ferrule not secured into bracket

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driving light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 122,722 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper brake hose ferrule not secured into bracket

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driving light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,521 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 119,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 117,261 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 117,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat sheild corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,518 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 115,250 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 115,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 110,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,199 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 110,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,003 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 108,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 102,984 miles

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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D531 WAN is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D531 WAN, 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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D531 WAN is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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