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A599 VVW

1984 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,417 mi
Last recorded66,417 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA599 VVW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2022 66,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 66,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend attention on vunerable sections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section split weld. slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR rust dust at bushing. (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeaters: OS insecure NS not working EXEMPT ON YEAR

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bj gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

car would benefit from waxoyl of suspension and inner sills etc.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,438 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid level low

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

body filler present off side rear sill area

movement top to bottom at near side rear wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,207 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Nearside washer jet not working, offside jet washes both sides.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,924 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,245 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front and near side rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,245 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front and near side rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008
Fail 15 Mar 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,889 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,178 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

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

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,641 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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A599 VVW is a 1984 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 A599 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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A599 VVW is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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