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H596 JBU

1991 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,957 mi
Last recorded72,957 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 JBU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,957 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points / floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 72,957 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points / floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside & nearside front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2011 72,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,867 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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H596 JBU is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 109,304 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 H596 JBU, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H596 JBU registered?

H596 JBU is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H596 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H596 JBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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