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EKS 47X

1982 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,732 mi
Last recorded5,732 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKS 47X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,732 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 73,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 3,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 3,329 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 3,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 3,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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EKS 47X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKS 47X, 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 EKS 47X registered?

EKS 47X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 June 1982.

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