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SIB 5527

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 5527
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 97,599 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 96,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,521 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damp around fuel pump no visible leak at time of test.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damp around fuel pump no visible leak at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,058 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welding repair to inner sills

Fail 2 Jun 2014 87,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 84,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 84,143 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 81,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body surface corrossion and welding repairs

slight coolant leak

slight front brake imbalance

slight surface corrossion to front brake discs

slight surface corrossion to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2010 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body surface corrossion and welding repairs

slight coolant leak

slight front brake imbalance

slight surface corrossion to front brake discs

slight surface corrossion to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,433 miles

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2007 77,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery tray has been coverd in fibre glass cannot see if corroded

corrosion hole near side front floor pan not in prescribed area

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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SIB 5527 is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SIB 5527, 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 SIB 5527 registered?

SIB 5527 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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