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XJI 5728

1985 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,902 mi
Last recorded124,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5728
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 124,902 miles

Offside Front steering noisy in operation, suspect top mount or column bearing worn. no play found

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

all 4 brake discs in very poor condition

brake warning light not illuminating with handbrake operation

extensive welding to underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,690 miles

corrosion/holes under front wheel arch guards/cannot assess

Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion/holes under front wheel arch guards/cannot assess

Pass 4 Feb 2013 113,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

fuel tank strap repaired

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,055 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,053 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 107,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 131,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 129,375 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 129,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 129,361 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 128,472 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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XJI 5728 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XJI 5728, 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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XJI 5728 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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