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D898 FRF

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 FRF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 125,454 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 125,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 125,454 miles

all four brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 125,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box casing corroded

front regisration plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,454 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box casing corroded

front regisration plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,454 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/rear wheel rim slight damage inner edge

o/s and n/s/front brake flexy pipes ends are corroded

o/s and n/s/rear brake flexy pipes ends corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2011 125,454 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/rear wheel rim slight damage inner edge

o/s and n/s/front brake flexy pipes ends are corroded

o/s and n/s/rear brake flexy pipes ends corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 125,454 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 125,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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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D898 FRF is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D898 FRF, 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 D898 FRF registered?

D898 FRF is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D898 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D898 FRF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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