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A8 PYE

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PYE
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 149,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 149,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

all four brake hose ferrule ends corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

fuel pipes at rear corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

tail silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 149,229 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferrals and rear brake pipes. †

cracking in off side rear tyre tread. †

play in both front damper glands. †

poor screen washer operation and near side wiper blade splitting. †

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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A8 PYE is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 A8 PYE, 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 39 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 A8 PYE registered?

A8 PYE is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A8 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PYE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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