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261 AOU

1984 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,025 mi
Last recorded21,025 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 AOU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 21,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,969 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 20,969 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,959 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 18,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,593 miles

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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261 AOU is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 261 AOU, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 261 AOU registered?

261 AOU is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is 261 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 AOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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