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TPL 521X

1982 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 521X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 85,558 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,234 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy from cold

front and rear tyre sizes different

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front side-repeater slightly insecure

oil leak

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

tyre size = 215/60ZR15

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy from cold

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

tyre size = 215/60ZR15

Pass 3 May 2006 83,789 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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TPL 521X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPL 521X, 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 TPL 521X registered?

TPL 521X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 20 April 1982.

Is TPL 521X safe to buy?

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