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B179 GCB

1984 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 GCB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,972 miles

Front Brake discs corroded.

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 16,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake discs corroded.

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,964 miles

Brakes ; both front hoses ferrules corroded

Corrosion n/s/r inner sill

TYres ; n/s/r nail in tread

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , nail in tread

Vehicle well under sealled

Fail 26 Jun 2013 17,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; both front hoses ferrules corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 20 %

Corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYres ; n/s/r nail in tread

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , nail in tread

Vehicle well under sealled

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 15,922 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,920 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 13,914 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,090 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,495 miles

front number plate delaminated

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,081 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

engine/transmission oil leaks

nail in nearside front tyre tread

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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B179 GCB is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B179 GCB, 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.

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B179 GCB is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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