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A578 CCF

1984 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 CCF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 91,360 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 90,805 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,480 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp is very intense, possible incorrect lamp fitted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp is very intense, possible incorrect lamp fitted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,974 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. First seat facing forward. Furthest from drivers (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,077 miles

Front suspension arms have light corrosion.

drivers door is difficult to open from outside.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust mountings badly worn / sidewall of n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,610 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,210 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 80,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,612 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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A578 CCF is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A578 CCF, 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 A578 CCF registered?

A578 CCF is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A578 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A578 CCF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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