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A181 YOV

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

4,714 mi
Last recorded4,714 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 YOV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,714 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 4,714 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 4,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 4,230 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,544 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 3,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 909 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Corrosion on both outer sills

Fuel pipes are heavily corroded

Play in both steering column UJ's

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,753 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

O/s engine mounting defective

Oil leak from under engine

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,407 miles

most brake hose ferrules corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 89,704 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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A181 YOV is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 A181 YOV, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A181 YOV is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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