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B3 SBA

1987 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,452 mi
Last recorded154,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SBA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 154,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 154,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 153,854 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY READINGS JUST MET/POSSIBLE FAULT OR ADJUSTMENT REQUIRES ATTENTION

underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Aug 2018 152,030 miles

All Under Body Corrded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 152,030 miles

All Under Body Corrded

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 151,867 miles

front disc corroded should clean up with use

Pass 25 Jan 2017
Fail 9 Dec 2016

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative FRONT AND REAR (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp REVERSING LIGHTS STAYING ON (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear brake binding BOTH BINDING (3.7.B.1)

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

BRAKE CHECK NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO BRAKE BIND

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front LOWER DRIVING LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,191 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 149,236 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 149,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 151,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 141,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges/cracked †bonnet catch stiff in operation †oil leaks †exhaust system corroded †cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes †**215/45/zr17 **

Pass 24 Jan 2006 136,962 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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B3 SBA is a 1987 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B3 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 SBA registered?

B3 SBA is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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