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D173 VEV

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 VEV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 100,593 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,569 miles

slight play in both front shocks

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,685 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,673 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D173 VEV is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D173 VEV, 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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D173 VEV is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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