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480 FXV

1982 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 FXV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,133 miles

slight corrosion along sill panels

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight underbody corrsion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,133 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody slightly corroded along sill panels

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody slightly corroded along sill panels

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 87,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 87,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

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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480 FXV is a 1982 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 480 FXV, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 480 FXV registered?

480 FXV is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is 480 FXV safe to buy?

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