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A381 GAL

1984 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,688 mi
Last recorded57,688 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA381 GAL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,688 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight free play in n/s rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,688 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body condition

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 54,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A381 GAL is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A381 GAL, 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 A381 GAL registered?

A381 GAL is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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