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A971 BRX

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA971 BRX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,263 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres date stamped 2003

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,240 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres date coded 2003

Fail 5 Apr 2022 67,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres date coded 2003

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,204 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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A971 BRX is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A971 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A971 BRX registered?

A971 BRX is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A971 BRX safe to buy?

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