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A18 NSJ

1988 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,091 mi
Last recorded192,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Porsche 944124,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NSJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 192,091 miles

Offside Front offside front chassis/inner wing repaired

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

non standard suspension fitted front and rear

Pass 2 Mar 2015 192,087 miles

Advise general corrosion n/s and o/s outer floors.

Advise o/s/f chassis leg has body filler /mastic layers on it.

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 192,087 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise general corrosion n/s and o/s outer floors.

Advise o/s/f chassis leg has body filler /mastic layers on it.

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 192,087 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion and repairs to floor pan/inner sill

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

fuel pump held in place with cables ties

fuel tank strap u/s

klonck heard from steering wheel

osr brake pipe poorly supported

sills covered

smell of fuel around tank

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wiper park operation poor

Fail 16 May 2013 192,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion and repairs to floor pan/inner sill

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

fuel pump held in place with cables ties

fuel tank strap u/s

klonck heard from steering wheel

osr brake pipe poorly supported

sills covered

smell of fuel around tank

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wiper park operation poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 192,088 miles

No interior mirror fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 192,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

No interior mirror fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 192,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 191,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 191,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 188,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 184,611 miles

o/s front chassis leg slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jun 2005 102,398 miles

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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A18 NSJ is a 1988 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 124,824 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 A18 NSJ, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 NSJ registered?

A18 NSJ is a 1988 Porsche 944, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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