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A31 HLD

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 HLD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,424 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 93,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 87,159 miles

o/s/f brake pad pins not to manufactures standerd

slight fluctation on o/s/r brake

Fail 27 May 2006 87,144 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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A31 HLD is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A31 HLD, 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 A31 HLD registered?

A31 HLD is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A31 HLD safe to buy?

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