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814 RLG

1987 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration814 RLG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,555 miles

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top strut mounting

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,552 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top strut mounting

Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear fuel pipes cprroded

slight movement in nearside suspension stut

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake ferrules corroded, fronts extensively

nearside and offside brake pipes slightly rusty

rear brake pipes slightly rusty in places

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 118,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

movement in front suspension/bearing found at offside front wheel

rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 117,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 117,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 115,150 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 115,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

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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814 RLG is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 814 RLG, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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814 RLG is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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