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YKR 289X

1981 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,935 mi
Last recorded7,935 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 289X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,731 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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YKR 289X is a 1981 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKR 289X, 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 45 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 YKR 289X?

You can check the full history of YKR 289X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YKR 289X registered?

YKR 289X is a 1981 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YKR 289X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 289X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKR 289X have outstanding finance?

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