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D779 BLE

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,990 mi
Last recorded171,990 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 BLE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 171,990 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 170,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 170,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 163,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 163,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank strap (with exhaust heatshield on broken) (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 162,164 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S rear inner sills to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 162,562 miles

both front wings slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 11 Apr 2014 162,421 miles

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

Minor corrosion starting on vehicle

bonnet struts weak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 162,232 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 161,947 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 161,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 161,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 161,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 160,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 160,517 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 160,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 160,007 miles

Front Upper Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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D779 BLE is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red 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 D779 BLE, 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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D779 BLE is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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