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UDW 955Y

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDW 955Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres poor

fuel pipes poor

rear shockers outer casing poor

Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,431 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres poor

fuel pipes poor

rear shockers outer casing poor

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,117 miles

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres poor con

Fail 23 Nov 2007 52,117 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres poor con

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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UDW 955Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UDW 955Y, 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

How do I check the history of UDW 955Y?

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What year was UDW 955Y registered?

UDW 955Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is UDW 955Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDW 955Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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