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FFV 721Y

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 721Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,649 miles

Front brake hoses insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake hoses insecure

Pass 29 May 2013 96,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar D bushes badly worn

handbrake efficiency 112 ns 186 os - 22.5%

play in os of steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar D bushes badly worn

play in os of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,998 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 74,987 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,351 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 70,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FFV 721Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFV 721Y, 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 FFV 721Y registered?

FFV 721Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is FFV 721Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 721Y shows 12 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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