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D980 PTA

1987 Porsche 944

Yellow Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 PTA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both on column under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (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 brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank support strap is corroded

service brake effort is low at 54%

slight corrosion to the n/s and o/s/f wheel arches, no sharp edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,006 miles

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

Nearside Front service brake effort slightly slow to apply when brakes are tested together

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around racking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around racking point (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

service brake effort slightly low at 58%

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,948 miles

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

slight play to steering column

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 40,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,879 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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D980 PTA is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Yellow with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D980 PTA, 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 D980 PTA registered?

D980 PTA is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is D980 PTA safe to buy?

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