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A944 CAN

1987 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,651 mi
Last recorded203,651 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 CAN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 203,651 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

all brake discs very poor condition.

engine only running on three cylinders.

rear fuel hose and clip very poor condition.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 201,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 195,981 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hose ferrules rusty.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 195,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hose ferrules rusty.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 195,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hose ferrule's rusty.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 181,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 178,702 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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A944 CAN is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A944 CAN, 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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A944 CAN is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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