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A808 MOD

1983 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,587 mi
Last recorded29,587 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA808 MOD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rubber fuel pipes slightly deteriorated.

throttle cable starting to fray

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,753 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,739 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,376 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,227 miles

slight play developing in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,161 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,583 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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A808 MOD is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 47,078 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 A808 MOD, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A808 MOD registered?

A808 MOD is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A808 MOD safe to buy?

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