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DHS 79X

1982 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,358 mi
Last recorded8,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHS 79X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 8,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perrishing

number plates held on by bands

Fail 12 Jun 2024 8,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres perrishing

number plates held on by bands

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,574 miles

N/s/r driveshaft inner joint has slack bolts and 1 missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s/r driveshaft inner joint has slack bolts and 1 missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle has been heavily welded.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 5,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle has been heavily welded.

Pass 21 May 2007 4,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DHS 79X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 DHS 79X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHS 79X registered?

DHS 79X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is DHS 79X safe to buy?

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