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HIL 7944

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,448 mi
Last recorded84,448 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,448 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 84,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,448 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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HIL 7944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HIL 7944, 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 HIL 7944 registered?

HIL 7944 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1985.

Is HIL 7944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 7944 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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