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OSF 434Y

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,414 mi
Last recorded64,414 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSF 434Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,719 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,280 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 60,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,916 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,563 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,241 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,112 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,084 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,908 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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OSF 434Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSF 434Y, 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.

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What year was OSF 434Y registered?

OSF 434Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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