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PAZ 8245

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,158 mi
Last recorded45,158 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 8245
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,158 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 41,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,506 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,522 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,602 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 28,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 5,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 2,275 miles

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

brake pipes to rear calipers getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

rear view mirror missing

some corrosion sills to floors

Pass 6 May 2009 532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 99,378 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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PAZ 8245 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PAZ 8245, 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 PAZ 8245?

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What year was PAZ 8245 registered?

PAZ 8245 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is PAZ 8245 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 8245 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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