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A759 HEC

1983 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,485 mi
Last recorded3,485 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA759 HEC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 3,485 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 3,482 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general under body corrosion

n/s/f tyre scuffing on inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general under body corrosion

n/s/f tyre scuffing on inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnent lock bolt missing

o/s/ rear brake hose clip loose

Fail 6 Jul 2012 97,562 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnent lock bolt missing

o/s/ rear brake hose clip loose

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,978 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,952 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,952 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 90,081 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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A759 HEC is a 1983 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A759 HEC, 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 A759 HEC registered?

A759 HEC is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A759 HEC safe to buy?

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