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A1 FPJ

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FPJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,936 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,668 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 116,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 114,961 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,416 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,622 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,881 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,929 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,620 miles

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

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

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

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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A1 FPJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A1 FPJ, 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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A1 FPJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A1 FPJ safe to buy?

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