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GDZ 223

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,143 mi
Last recorded168,143 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 223
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 168,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner and outer sills getting rusty

pas pump damp

Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 168,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 167,960 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 167,960 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 167,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 163,555 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 163,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 154,249 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 154,241 miles

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

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

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

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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GDZ 223 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDZ 223, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDZ 223 registered?

GDZ 223 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is GDZ 223 safe to buy?

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