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D805 VAM

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,234 mi
Last recorded222,234 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD805 VAM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 222,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 221,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 220,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 220,166 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 220,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 219,364 miles

Oil leak

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

brake discs rusty and pitted from standing.

sill and back of sill area areas repaired and heavily coated with under seal.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 219,364 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs rusty and pitted from standing.

sill and back of sill area areas repaired and heavily coated with under seal.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 218,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 209,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 209,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 189,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 78,487 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 170,347 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 170,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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D805 VAM is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D805 VAM, 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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What year was D805 VAM registered?

D805 VAM is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D805 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D805 VAM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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