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D129 CLU

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 CLU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 142,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 139,283 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

steering lower universal joint slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2013 139,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

steering lower universal joint slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,496 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer covers deteriorating

nearside and offside front shock absorber inner sliding bush - play

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

steering column upper and lower universal joints slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2011 130,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer covers deteriorating

nearside and offside front shock absorber inner sliding bush - play

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

steering column upper and lower universal joints slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,197 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mount bushes - slight play

offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear crossmember and anti-roll bar corroded

slight play in steering column universal joints

Fail 2 Oct 2010 128,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mount bushes - slight play

offside front and nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear crossmember and anti-roll bar corroded

slight play in steering column universal joints

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,184 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 120,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 116,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 111,662 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 111,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D129 CLU is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D129 CLU, 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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What year was D129 CLU registered?

D129 CLU is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 May 1987.

Is D129 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D129 CLU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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