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PMB 149Y

1983 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 149Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,663 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 13,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 13,571 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 13,571 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,352 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 7,352 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PMB 149Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PMB 149Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMB 149Y registered?

PMB 149Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is PMB 149Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 149Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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