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TYJ 944S

1982 Porsche 944

Yellow Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 944S
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,954 miles

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Feb 2021 89,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 31 May 2019 89,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,591 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet hydraulic struts weak

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,159 miles

light corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 86,931 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 86,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 86,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,661 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TYJ 944S is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Yellow with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TYJ 944S, 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 TYJ 944S registered?

TYJ 944S is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for TYJ 944S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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