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E656 NHY

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

308,628 mi
Last recorded308,628 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 NHY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 308,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 300,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 300,190 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 144,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

brake fluid low

near side front under side is corroded and holed but not affecting suspension or brakes

slight oil leak on steering rack

slight play colum in steering joint

under side of vehicle has slight corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 144,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,802 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 142,802 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 138,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,421 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 129,421 miles

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 126,808 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 126,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise handbrake difficult to release

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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E656 NHY is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 E656 NHY, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E656 NHY registered?

E656 NHY is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is E656 NHY safe to buy?

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