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B199 NJU

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,467 mi
Last recorded63,467 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 NJU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play STEERING COLUMN KNUCKLE (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,769 miles

Nearside park brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,240 miles

oil leak

pas pipe from reservoir running close to fan belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,383 miles

slight rumble from both front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2013 58,378 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 58,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine overheating.... advise attention

roughness felt in both front wheelbearings

Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,112 miles

engine overheating.... advise attention

roughness felt in both front wheelbearings

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,650 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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B199 NJU is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 B199 NJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B199 NJU?

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What year was B199 NJU registered?

B199 NJU is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B199 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 NJU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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