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A98 JGW

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,544 mi
Last recorded71,544 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 JGW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 67,556 miles

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

both front brake flexis slightly corroded

full underside off vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,606 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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A98 JGW is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A98 JGW, 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 A98 JGW registered?

A98 JGW is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 November 1983.

Is A98 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A98 JGW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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