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YLX 886X

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,494 mi
Last recorded77,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 886X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,494 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 77,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 74,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,889 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 72,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 72,888 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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YLX 886X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 YLX 886X, 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 44 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 YLX 886X registered?

YLX 886X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLX 886X safe to buy?

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