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A88 GRW

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,861 mi
Last recorded64,861 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 GRW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,319 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,751 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,751 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,035 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,018 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,185 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,110 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,609 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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A88 GRW is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A88 GRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A88 GRW?

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What year was A88 GRW registered?

A88 GRW is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A88 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 GRW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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