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D551 SUD

1987 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 SUD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 135,883 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 135,344 miles

n/s/f washer jet not working

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 14 May 2025 135,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f washer jet not working

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,728 miles

brakes may require service

Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 132,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 132,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 131,197 miles

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

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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D551 SUD is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D551 SUD, 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 D551 SUD registered?

D551 SUD is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D551 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 SUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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