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LIB 2863

1984 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,561 mi
Last recorded73,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 2863
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,540 miles

Car overheating if running more 5 minutes..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Play sideways. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Large hole inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2024 73,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Car overheating if running more 5 minutes..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Play sideways. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Large hole inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor inside wheel arch but structure still ok, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged but sound.. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor inside wheel arch but structure still ok, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged but sound.. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,435 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF floor pan/jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j's both have play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front S/Abs have side play on shafts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear seat belts N/A pre 87

Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,435 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF floor pan/jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j's both have play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front S/Abs have side play on shafts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear seat belts N/A pre 87

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,763 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated cross pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear seat belts not fitted,,OK,,, log book verifies car to be 1984 & rear seat held in upright position wih straps

engine oil leak

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing required after 1st april 1987 (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing required after 1st april 1987 (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor holed x2 near o/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

tail gate doesnt open

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,939 miles

horn defective but working

reverse lights n/w

tailgate not opening

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake servo shows signs of leaking,req checking properly

front fog lights n/w

horn defective but working

reverse lights n/w

tailgate not opening

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,027 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,034 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 69,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight corrosion in rear of NSR wheel arch

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight corrosion in rear of NSR wheel arch

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine

Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine has slight oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,524 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,560 miles

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

underside repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,127 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight split n/s/front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,885 miles

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

offside floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,874 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

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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LIB 2863 is a 1984 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 LIB 2863, 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 LIB 2863 registered?

LIB 2863 is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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