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A479 AMK

1984 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,463 mi
Last recorded32,463 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 AMK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,463 miles

N/S&O/S REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

POWER STEERING PUMPN SLIGHT OIL LEAK

REAR N/S&O/S BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRISION

Fail 6 Jun 2016 32,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S&O/S REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

POWER STEERING PUMPN SLIGHT OIL LEAK

REAR N/S&O/S BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRISION

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

metal brake pipes corroded in several places

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 32,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,006 miles

offside front wing slightly corroded.

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

wipers slightly smeary.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,006 miles

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

offside front wing slightly corroded.

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 4 May 2007 31,702 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,044 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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A479 AMK is a 1984 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A479 AMK, 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 A479 AMK registered?

A479 AMK is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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