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D161 PRH

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,589 mi
Last recorded131,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 PRH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 131,589 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,503 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,726 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated in grease

excessive vibration from engine

Fail 25 Jul 2017 121,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts gear linkage (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure bulkhead engine bay side movement on splines (2.1.5)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated in grease

excessive vibration from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,821 miles

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

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

something scrapping in o/s/r hub

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jul 2016 116,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

power steering oil low

something scrapping in o/s/r hub

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,650 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 111,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 109,331 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 108,286 miles

slight movement in front shock absorbers with vehicle weight of the wheels

Fail 4 May 2011 108,284 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight movement in front shock absorbers with vehicle weight of the wheels

Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 106,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 106,649 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,473 miles

as b 4

Fail 15 Jun 2007 106,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

old repairs to rear inner sills under sealed ?

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,095 miles

as b 4

Fail 22 May 2006 106,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D161 PRH is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D161 PRH, 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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D161 PRH is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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