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A188 JPB

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 JPB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,229 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Front to rear) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Front to rear) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Osf door catch broken

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,395 miles

advise n/s number plate light. advise replace front brake flexy pipes.advise corrossion showing in meny places, floors, sills, mounting points.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,395 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s number plate light. advise replace front brake flexy pipes.advise corrossion showing in meny places, floors, sills, mounting points.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,048 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advise.front screen/rear seat belts removed/tail gate insecure/main beam warning light/rear fog lamp inop.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 42,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,956 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A188 JPB is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A188 JPB, 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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What year was A188 JPB registered?

A188 JPB is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A188 JPB safe to buy?

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