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PYM 962Y

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,959 mi
Last recorded58,959 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 962Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear floor surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,959 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear floor surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2012 52,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2010 52,336 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,938 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,640 miles

Fuel pipes corroded over rear axle

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipes corroded over rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,863 miles

C.O level high at 3.48%

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear outer sills getting rusty

front to rear fuel pipes are rusty

rear brake pipes are rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,151 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2005 50,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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PYM 962Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PYM 962Y, 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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PYM 962Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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