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B135 UVJ

1985 Porsche 944

Green Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 UVJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,086 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank just starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,462 miles

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

fuel tank starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel tank starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,795 miles

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,135 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,591 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front hoses very close to calipers on full lock

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,015 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,628 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,628 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,274 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 58,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,136 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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B135 UVJ is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Green with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 B135 UVJ, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B135 UVJ registered?

B135 UVJ is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B135 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B135 UVJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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