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551 NYA

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 NYA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,545 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aux belt a little loose

clutch fluid below min

Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,378 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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551 NYA is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 551 NYA, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 551 NYA?

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What year was 551 NYA registered?

551 NYA is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is 551 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 NYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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