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A142 DWP

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 DWP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,976 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r drive shaft c/v joint bolts lose

Fail 18 Sep 2010 40,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r drive shaft c/v joint bolts lose

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,716 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,982 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 30,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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A142 DWP is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A142 DWP, 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

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What year was A142 DWP registered?

A142 DWP is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A142 DWP safe to buy?

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