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A891 TCR

1983 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,987 mi
Last recorded66,987 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA891 TCR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling on flexible brake pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling on flexible brake pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,731 miles

all tyres small crack's in side wall

Fail 25 May 2016 66,731 miles

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

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

all tyres small crack's in side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,520 miles

underbody rusty condition

Fail 31 May 2012 65,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody rusty condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,326 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

damage to n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f flexible brake hose deteriorated (recommend replacing)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,911 miles

corroding brake pipe to o/s/f flexible hose

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight blow from front exhaust

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,675 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

high level stop lamp hanging down

Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorated

n/s/r flexible brake hose close to anti roll bar bracket

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight judder n/s/r brake

Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,633 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

corrosion to n/s floor around a seat mount

n/s washers aimed high

n/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorated

n/s/r flexible brake pipe close to anti roll bar bracket

o/s/f anti roll bar bush displaced

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

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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A891 TCR is a 1983 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A891 TCR, 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 A891 TCR registered?

A891 TCR is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A891 TCR safe to buy?

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