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RUU 788Y

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,890 mi
Last recorded36,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUU 788Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,890 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,374 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,426 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel hose under under tank, clip broken

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel hose under under tank, clip broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,215 miles

Filler in both rear sills.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer CV boot split.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Filler in both rear sills.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer CV boot split.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,540 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,518 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,543 miles

nearside parking brake only just reaching required effort in need of adjust/repair or replace

Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,495 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 19,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 18,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RUU 788Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUU 788Y, 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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What year was RUU 788Y registered?

RUU 788Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 May 1983.

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