MOT History from tests of petrol PORSCHE 944s year 1985

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Pass percent:69.23%

(The average a petrol PORSCHE 944 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:8,010 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	576
Brake pipe excessively corroded	403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	347
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	339
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	259
Registration plate lamp issues	254
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	180
Rear brake binding	167
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	155
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	150
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	138
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	116
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	107
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	101
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Registration plate issues	99
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	78
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	75
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	63
Windscreen washer not working	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	49
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	44
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	35
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	32
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	31
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	28
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	27
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Front brake application uneven	26
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	26
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	25
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	23
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	23
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	22
Windscreen has damage	22
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	20
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	16
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	13
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	13
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	12
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Brake hose damaged	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	9
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8

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MOT History from tests of petrol PORSCHE 944s year 1985

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