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A198 ODY

1984 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,051 mi
Last recorded13,051 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA198 ODY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 13,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 402,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,768 miles

Offside screen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2015 19,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside screen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,667 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A198 ODY is a 1984 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A198 ODY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A198 ODY registered?

A198 ODY is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A198 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A198 ODY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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