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MIL 4778

1984 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,165 mi
Last recorded17,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 4778
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 17,165 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate split through both fixings (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side repeater inoperate

Fail 4 Jan 2023 17,161 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate split through both fixings (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side repeater inoperate

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake low performance

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 16,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,721 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 16,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 15,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2006 8,304 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 8,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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MIL 4778 is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MIL 4778, 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 MIL 4778 registered?

MIL 4778 is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is MIL 4778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 4778 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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