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K478 SLW

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 SLW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,741 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,741 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 106,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 106,100 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2006 100,561 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front uneven tyre wear

o/s/f slight brake binding

Pass 2 May 2006 100,561 miles

front uneven tyre wear

o/s/f slight brake binding

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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K478 SLW is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 106,795 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 K478 SLW, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K478 SLW registered?

K478 SLW is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K478 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 SLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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