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B179 GMO

1984 Porsche 944

Beige Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,064 mi
Last recorded4,064 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 GMO
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,064 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 4,064 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,064 miles

fuel pipe at rear slitely rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,064 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 4,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,064 miles

Both front wiper blades split/perishing.

Both rear wheels binding slightly.

Hand brake performance reading just pass the roller brake test.

Near side front brake flexi hose deformed/out of shape.

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes at front and rear of vehicle.

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 4,064 miles

Battery insecure

front washers poor

rear exhaust hitting body

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 GMO is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Beige with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B179 GMO, 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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What year was B179 GMO registered?

B179 GMO is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B179 GMO safe to buy?

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