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D541 SBH

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,537 mi
Last recorded160,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 SBH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,537 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 160,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 157,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 152,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 148,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 147,806 miles

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,879 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 146,876 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel tank retaining strap excessivly corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension prescribed area corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2008 145,958 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank retaining strap heavily corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 143,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 143,655 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 140,905 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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D541 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D541 SBH, 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 D541 SBH registered?

D541 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D541 SBH safe to buy?

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