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D829 GYH

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD829 GYH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 92,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,317 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,306 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front All direction indicators not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,049 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,984 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 84,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 83,600 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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D829 GYH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D829 GYH, 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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D829 GYH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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