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A290 MWD

1984 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,432 mi
Last recorded30,432 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 MWD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,959 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,327 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pass mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pass door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 16,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Outer Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

b rake discs rusted due to standing

bonnet struts defective

horn croaks rather than beeps

near side mirror glass gives distorted view

small hole in off side front wing above bumper

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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A290 MWD is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A290 MWD, 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 A290 MWD registered?

A290 MWD is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A290 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A290 MWD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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