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XOI 8694

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,141 mi
Last recorded25,141 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 8694
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 25,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 56,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing Two missing. One broken (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 56,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 56,224 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play with wheels off the ground

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight play in uj (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front top mount has slight play with wheels off the ground

Offside Rear drive shaft flexible joint has 2 bolts missing but is still secured by 4 retaining bolts

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,788 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,281 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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XOI 8694 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XOI 8694, 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 XOI 8694 registered?

XOI 8694 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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