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SIJ 449

1984 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Porsche 94450,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 449
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,773 miles

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

outer sills soft

Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,373 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake (supply) cable outer broken. most likely the cause of no reserve travel problem

outer sills soft

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 53,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2006 52,225 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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SIJ 449 is a 1984 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,060 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 SIJ 449, 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 42 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 SIJ 449 registered?

SIJ 449 is a 1984 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is SIJ 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 449 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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