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A42 YMW

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,769 mi
Last recorded77,769 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 YMW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,769 miles

offside front fog light inop

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front fog light inop

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,760 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,691 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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A42 YMW is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A42 YMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A42 YMW registered?

A42 YMW is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A42 YMW safe to buy?

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