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VFS 766Y

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,284 mi
Last recorded20,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 766Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 20,284 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repairs to sill and under body unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 20,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/floor member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repairs to sill and under body unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 20,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 16,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 14,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,970 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 11,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main - offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 5,175 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front fog light not working

Slight exhaust blow middle and rear sections

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2018 5,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP AREA (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure BOLTS LOOSE (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose slightly corroded

Front brake imbalance just passed 24 %

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front fog light not working

Parking brake just passed 17%

Slight exhaust blow backbox

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 98,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 91,261 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,528 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 87,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,604 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 83,604 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,883 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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VFS 766Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFS 766Y, 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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VFS 766Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 22 December 1983.

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