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ABZ 5332

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,189 mi
Last recorded143,189 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 5332
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 143,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 143,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 142,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 142,969 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 140,880 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

slight cracking to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2008 140,875 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

slight cracking to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2007 140,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 138,438 miles

the n/s handbrake has slightly lower efficiencys

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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ABZ 5332 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 50%.

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 ABZ 5332, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 5332 registered?

ABZ 5332 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is ABZ 5332 safe to buy?

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