1983 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · IIB 516
1983 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 72,530 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IIB 516 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 72,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IIB 516 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Porsche 944 (IIB 516) between November 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
IIB 516 Mileage History
- 10/11/202171,563 mi
- 26/05/202372,530 mi+967 mi
- 01/06/202372,530 mi
Average of roughly 622 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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