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A571 VVW

1984 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 VVW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,841 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 98,841 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Near side repeater inoperative

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,544 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

Oil light on

Radiator core corroded

Slight oil leak

Wiper linkage fouling battery

Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,544 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning light on

Oil light on

Radiator core corroded

Slight oil leak

Wiper linkage fouling battery

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,838 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,829 miles

both front top strut mounts squeeking (dry)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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A571 VVW is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A571 VVW, 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 A571 VVW registered?

A571 VVW is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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