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A291 LFH

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA291 LFH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 48,324 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack and column

Fail 16 May 2022 48,324 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering rack and column

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,030 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,028 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,509 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,509 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,082 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 42,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear plate getting hard to read,slight play in rear wheel bearings,nsinner drive shaft boot split!!!!!

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 39,389 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr brake binding

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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A291 LFH is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A291 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A291 LFH registered?

A291 LFH is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A291 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A291 LFH shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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