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PJY 526

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,648 mi
Last recorded34,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJY 526
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,623 miles

previous welding repairs

slight fraying of near side seat belt

some perishing of front tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front slight play in the strut

Previous welding repairs

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,399 miles

Brake pedal spongy

General welding repairs to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,230 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Some previous welding repairs

Some wear on the neraside front tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2015 34,207 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Some previous welding repairs

Some wear on the neraside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,078 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some previous welding repairs

Some wear on the nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,935 miles

some wear and perishing of front tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,620 miles

Some wear on the n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,518 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PJY 526 is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 47,078 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 PJY 526, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJY 526 registered?

PJY 526 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 21 February 1983.

Is PJY 526 safe to buy?

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