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SWP 12Y

1983 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 12Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 62,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake pad retaining clip (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 61,266 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,085 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 55,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers corroded and leaking exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexible hose ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexible hose ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers side washer not proving water to screen (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

some cracks to tyres.

Fail 20 May 2015 55,722 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

some cracks to tyres.

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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SWP 12Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWP 12Y, 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 SWP 12Y registered?

SWP 12Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is SWP 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 12Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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