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VIJ 817

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 817
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,670 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 62,899 miles

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

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

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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VIJ 817 is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VIJ 817, 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 VIJ 817 registered?

VIJ 817 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is VIJ 817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 817 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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