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TRG 585Y

1983 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,833 mi
Last recorded7,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRG 585Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,833 miles

clutch flexi rubbing on engine

fuel pump/pipe damp at rear

n.s.r.brake pipe rusty

o.s.f. wheel camber excessive due to incorrect bolts fitted to base of strut

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2007 7,780 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 7,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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TRG 585Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRG 585Y, 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 TRG 585Y registered?

TRG 585Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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