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D944 VHJ

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD944 VHJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 157,580 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 157,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer inoperative but enough fluid applied to screen

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 157,580 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose un clipped

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 156,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 153,296 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 153,286 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,015 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2015 146,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 146,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight corrosion to metal fuel lines.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,737 miles

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

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

fuel pipes by tank corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 130,022 miles

All fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 129,398 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs marked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 126,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 126,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D944 VHJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D944 VHJ, 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 D944 VHJ registered?

D944 VHJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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