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A57 FSG

1984 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 FSG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,533 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both lower sills slight corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,533 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,202 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both lower sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,379 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2015 77,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking

Pass 28 May 2014 77,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 77,358 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,162 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,783 miles

Engine runs poorly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Some rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine runs poorly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Some rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 73,208 miles

both rear wheel bearings hav very slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,208 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings hav very slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,195 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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

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A57 FSG is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A57 FSG, 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 A57 FSG registered?

A57 FSG is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A57 FSG safe to buy?

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