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RIW 4974

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4974
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,688 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm.

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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RIW 4974 is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RIW 4974, 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 RIW 4974 registered?

RIW 4974 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is RIW 4974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 4974 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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