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FIB 871

1983 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,982 mi
Last recorded21,982 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 94447,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 871
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 21,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,347 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 13,127 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 13,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 13,627 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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FIB 871 is a 1983 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 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 FIB 871, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIB 871?

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What year was FIB 871 registered?

FIB 871 is a 1983 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is FIB 871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 871 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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