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PMW 289Y

1982 Porsche 944

Bronze Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,442 mi
Last recorded52,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 289Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 52,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,305 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 52,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,111 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wheel bearing have slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel mounting bushes split

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,322 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,322 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PMW 289Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Bronze with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PMW 289Y, 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 PMW 289Y registered?

PMW 289Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is PMW 289Y safe to buy?

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