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388 BXD

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,759 mi
Last recorded17,759 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 BXD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 17,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,356 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 14,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 14,908 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 13,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 10,594 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 8,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 7,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 7,170 miles

Parking brake warning light on

Fail 3 May 2016 7,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 5,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 2,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 83,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,363 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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388 BXD is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 388 BXD, 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 388 BXD registered?

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

Is 388 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 BXD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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