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D136 VKJ

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,359 mi
Last recorded157,359 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD136 VKJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 157,359 miles

both rear tyres are on legal limit and perished

front brake pads are low

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

engine running rough

oil leak

rear tyres perished and low tread

Fail 30 Nov 2015 155,433 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

engine running rough

oil leak

rear tyres perished and low tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 150,406 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel pipes deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 147,983 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside driving light not working

Slight corrosion on nearside rear underside

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wipers smear screen

Fail 6 Dec 2013 147,982 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

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

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

Nearside front driving light not working

Oil leak

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

Power steering system leaking

Slight corrosion on nearside rear underside

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Dec 2012 143,475 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 143,473 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front 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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D136 VKJ is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D136 VKJ, 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 D136 VKJ registered?

D136 VKJ is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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