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A233 TMJ

1983 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,139 mi
Last recorded39,139 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA233 TMJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 39,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,103 miles

n/s front strut top bearing stiff

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 36,436 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,400 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 36,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,868 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,868 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2008 35,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust very heavily corroded

nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings play near excessive

offside rear shocker starting to leak

oil leak from rear diff very near excessive

slight oil leak around engine area

strong smell of fuel no leak found at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,254 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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A233 TMJ is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 47,078 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 A233 TMJ, 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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A233 TMJ is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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