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LFN 523

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFN 523
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 43,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 43,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded by nearside rear suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded by nearside rear suspension

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 40,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

SLIGHT CRACKING OF BOTH FRONT TYRES RUBBER WITH AGE

Slight brake binding on osf caliper

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,123 miles

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT CRACKING OF BOTH FRONT TYRES RUBBER WITH AGE

Slight brake binding on osf caliper

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,831 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipe ferrels near pump

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 31,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,944 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 28,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,202 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,076 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,628 miles

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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LFN 523 is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFN 523, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFN 523 registered?

LFN 523 is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is LFN 523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFN 523 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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