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A487 HLR

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,646 mi
Last recorded47,646 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA487 HLR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,646 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 47,544 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 47,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,638 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,571 miles

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

front o/side suspension arm has corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,558 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 40,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,071 miles

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

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

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

wdter leak

Pass 24 May 2006 38,312 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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A487 HLR is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A487 HLR, 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 A487 HLR registered?

A487 HLR is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A487 HLR safe to buy?

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