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D561 EYR

1986 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 EYR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 79,956 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Apr 2025 79,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,956 miles

Bonnet struts weak

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust box outer skin coming away

Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged rubber hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Bonnet struts weak

Central Exhaust box outer skin coming away

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,265 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,005 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,635 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 51,744 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 51,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,310 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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D561 EYR is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 D561 EYR, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D561 EYR registered?

D561 EYR is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D561 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D561 EYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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