CarVerify

Free Car Check

MFS 842X

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFS 842X
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,759 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Under car all covered in underseal

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under car covered in underseal

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under car covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,464 miles

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake effort weak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,486 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,375 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror damaged

slight binding n/s/r brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,364 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,953 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,953 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

unable to fully inspect under car covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r brake slight binding

underside of vehicle/brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,168 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,168 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to inspect under vehicle properly covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,095 miles

o/s/r drive shaft bolts insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,512 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
Full Porsche 944 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MFS 842X is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFS 842X, 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

How do I check the history of MFS 842X?

You can check the full history of MFS 842X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MFS 842X registered?

MFS 842X is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 June 1982.

Is MFS 842X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFS 842X shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFS 842X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MFS 842X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.