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A983 OUA

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA983 OUA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion lower edge of front offside wing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion lower edge of front offside wing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle & nearside front wing !

Fail 31 Jul 2008 65,003 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front wing corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 62,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 61,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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A983 OUA is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A983 OUA, 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 A983 OUA registered?

A983 OUA is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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