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A228 MDD

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,856 mi
Last recorded19,856 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 MDD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,856 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,230 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 19,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged FRONT TO REAR LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL PIPE ABOVE AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 17,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 15,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 15,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 12,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,265 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 6,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust clamp missing.

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,841 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 5,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 102,550 miles

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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A228 MDD is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 47,078 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A228 MDD, 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.

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What year was A228 MDD registered?

A228 MDD is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A228 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A228 MDD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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