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UDW 503Y

1982 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,468 mi
Last recorded26,468 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDW 503Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,163 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wing lower starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2021 26,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wing lower starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2020 25,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

centre exhaust corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 25,866 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

centre exhaust corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

offside front wing corrosion

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 19 Mar 2019 25,353 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

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

offside front wing corrosion

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,080 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 21,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 9,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 6,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,998 miles

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

slight wear n/s & o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2008 4,998 miles

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

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

slight wear n/s & o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,994 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bleed nipple broken on o/s rear caliper , no leaks present

long travel on handbrake lever but efficiency is ok and reserve is available

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 30 Jun 2007 4,988 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,795 miles

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

nearside inner sill starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode but no excessive pitting seen

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings, attention may be required soon

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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UDW 503Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Blue 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 UDW 503Y, 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 UDW 503Y registered?

UDW 503Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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