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RFZ 944

1985 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,052 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,833 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,235 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,233 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside waxoyled

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Several suspension components corroded both front and rear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,285 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,039 miles

Oil leak

Slight blow front exhaust front pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components light corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,448 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle in general corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 60,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underside of vehicle in general corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,196 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,741 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 57,732 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light corrosion to the rear axle

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,137 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,186 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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RFZ 944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RFZ 944, 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.

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What year was RFZ 944 registered?

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

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