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A73 TBW

1984 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,157 mi
Last recorded16,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 TBW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 16,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 16,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,456 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 14,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A73 TBW is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A73 TBW, 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 A73 TBW registered?

A73 TBW is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A73 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A73 TBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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