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RKU 246X

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,824 mi
Last recorded23,824 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 246X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front seat belts fabric frayed

Fail 3 Mar 2021 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front seat belts fabric frayed

Pass 15 Feb 2020 23,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 23,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,027 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 23,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill covered with body filler unable to inspect properly.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2017 22,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near side sill/structural member is built up of body filler and cracked (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

steering rack and pinion has excessive free play

steering rack near side inner joint has excessive play

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside handbrake effort

Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside handbrake effort

Fail 5 Jul 2016 22,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

first stage wiper operation n/w.

horn bracket cracked /loose.

play in both front seat frame /backrests.

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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RKU 246X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 RKU 246X, 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 44 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 RKU 246X registered?

RKU 246X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RKU 246X safe to buy?

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