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D544 XRB

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,294 mi
Last recorded126,294 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD544 XRB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,016 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,216 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,216 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 122,483 miles

all brakepipes corroded

front fog lightcracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,321 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 121,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

brake pipesrusting

chip on screen

frontdiscscorroded

o/s n/s front chassis rails damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 120,111 miles

o/sn/sinner sills at rear corroded all brake pipes corroded o/sbrake wear indicator insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2008 120,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 119,943 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 119,160 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 119,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 117,961 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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D544 XRB is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D544 XRB, 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 D544 XRB registered?

D544 XRB is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D544 XRB safe to buy?

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