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A17 TYK

1986 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TYK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to offside rear jacking point

Pass 9 Feb 2019 147,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 146,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 145,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 145,944 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 145,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,898 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,061 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f door difficult to open

small cuts on o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2012 143,061 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

small cuts on o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2010 139,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 134,588 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 134,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 128,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 119,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2007 118,579 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightley twisted

Fail 12 Jan 2006 116,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightley twisted

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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A17 TYK is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 A17 TYK, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 TYK registered?

A17 TYK is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is A17 TYK safe to buy?

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