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H638 JLD

1991 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 JLD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 89,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,253 miles

al brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,616 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central central fuel and brake pipes greased/under sealed

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake requirements only just met,adjustment recommended

windscreen chipped/cracked outside zone A

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 87,968 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 87,956 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,217 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,548 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,458 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight dampnees of oil on pump

Fail 13 Nov 2009 76,458 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,458 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,368 miles

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

new standard no. plates are needed due to incorrect spacing

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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H638 JLD is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H638 JLD, 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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H638 JLD is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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