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A942 DCN

1991 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA942 DCN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 34,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front side lights & indicators incorparated imported vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front side lights & indicators incorparated imported vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,961 miles

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Fail 18 May 2009 24,961 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 24 May 2008 21,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Fail 22 May 2008 21,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 26 May 2007 20,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 26 May 2006 17,453 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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A942 DCN is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 109,304 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 A942 DCN, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A942 DCN registered?

A942 DCN is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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