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D550 SBH

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 SBH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 63,480 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,429 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,304 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 62,940 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,725 miles

battery loose

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,274 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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D550 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D550 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

How do I check the history of D550 SBH?

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What year was D550 SBH registered?

D550 SBH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D550 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D550 SBH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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