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LUI 6697

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 6697
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 135,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 135,081 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 133,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 129,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 126,875 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 126,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/side sills (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,312 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 109,885 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,797 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes are corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 104,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,601 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 100,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

body kit fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2008 100,975 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

body kit fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 96,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 89,447 miles

covers on sills cannot check condition

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 8 May 2006 89,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

covers on sills cannot check condition

fuel pipe corroded at rear

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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LUI 6697 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LUI 6697, 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 LUI 6697 registered?

LUI 6697 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is LUI 6697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 6697 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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