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GIL 3228

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

1,775 mi
Last recorded1,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 3228
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 1,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 1,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 1,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 1,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,844 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,888 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,739 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,706 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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GIL 3228 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 GIL 3228, 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

How do I check the history of GIL 3228?

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What year was GIL 3228 registered?

GIL 3228 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is GIL 3228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 3228 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIL 3228 have outstanding finance?

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