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RHX 209Y

1983 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,076 mi
Last recorded71,076 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 209Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,076 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,402 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,074 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,970 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

chip in windscreen

drivers seat belt fraying

some play in steering u/j`s

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,691 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

off side rear inner inner sill corroded

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

off side rear inner inner sill corroded

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 68,441 miles

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

center exhaust is corrodeing

front and rear metal brake pipes are corrodeing

front number plate is cracked

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

small chip in windscreen outside zone A

Fail 31 May 2011 68,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

center exhaust is corrodeing

front and rear metal brake pipes are corrodeing

front number plate is cracked

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

small chip in windscreen outside zone A

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,486 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Fail 1 Jun 2010 67,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,676 miles

Advise. nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 65,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise. nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 64,234 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

Pass 29 May 2007 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

FRONT WINDSCREEN MARKED

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES PEWRISHED

Pass 20 May 2006 60,082 miles

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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RHX 209Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 RHX 209Y, 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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RHX 209Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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