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BJA 423K

1998 Porsche 914

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,434 mi
Last recorded41,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91463,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 423K
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,434 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,432 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 41,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,389 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,293 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 41,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,909 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,907 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 39,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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BJA 423K is a 1998 Porsche 914 in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 63,971 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJA 423K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 914 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJA 423K registered?

BJA 423K is a 1998 Porsche 914, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is BJA 423K safe to buy?

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