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WCD 271Y

1983 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,020 mi
Last recorded15,020 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCD 271Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 15,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 15,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,020 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,020 miles

all four wheels has slight movement

Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres has a punture

offside rear tyre has cracked on side wall

slight movement in all four wheels

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,020 miles

both front washer jets parcially blocked. †n/s/f wheel slightly binding. †o/s/r wheel slightly binding. †n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split. †front number plate slightly damadged.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 15,020 miles

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

both front washer jets parcially blocked. †n/s/f wheel slightly binding. †o/s/r wheel slightly binding. †n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split. †front number plate slightly damadged.

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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WCD 271Y is a 1983 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WCD 271Y, 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 WCD 271Y registered?

WCD 271Y is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is WCD 271Y safe to buy?

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