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A129 VDE

1983 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,548 mi
Last recorded48,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 VDE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 48,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S side repeater not working

O/S/F brake flexy may be chaffing on brake caliper.

Slight play in lower streering U/J.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 47,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 47,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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A129 VDE is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 47,078 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 A129 VDE, 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 43 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 A129 VDE?

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What year was A129 VDE registered?

A129 VDE is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A129 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A129 VDE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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