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A408 RYV

1983 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 RYV
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,031 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,288 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 29,288 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,778 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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A408 RYV is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A408 RYV, 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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What year was A408 RYV registered?

A408 RYV is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A408 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A408 RYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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