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D752 XJL

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,605 mi
Last recorded144,605 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD752 XJL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wing corroded at lower fixing point.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 144,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded long floor to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wing corroded and insecure at lower fixing point.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 143,284 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,907 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres showing signs of ageing and perishing

outer sills fitted over old ones,sills spot welded as opposed to seam welded

structual repairs done underneath all heavily undersealed cannot fully assertain integrity of repairs

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pad wear indicater light on

outer sills fitted over old ones sills spot welded as opposed to seam welded when old ones are removed

structual repairs done underneath all heavily undersealed cannot fully assertain quality of repairs

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pad wear indicater light on

outer sills fitted over old ones sills spot welded as opposed to seam welded when old ones are removed

structual repairs done underneath all heavily undersealed cannot fully assertain quality of repairs

Pass 7 Oct 2011 134,787 miles

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

rear tyres slightly cracking side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 127,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 127,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 126,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 116,281 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 116,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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D752 XJL is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D752 XJL, 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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D752 XJL is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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