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RBO 305Y

1982 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBO 305Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,456 miles

Engine mounts are worn

Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Engine mounts are worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,145 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake light on all times

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seatbelt frayed but not weak

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,789 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s sill weak

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,990 miles

o/s sill section becoming weak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s sill section becoming weak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,968 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,968 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,665 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f anti-roll bar not fitted in centre of bracket

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f anti-roll bar not fitted in centre of bracket

Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 41,964 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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RBO 305Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RBO 305Y, 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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RBO 305Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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