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J148 RDU

1992 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 RDU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 133,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 128,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 128,157 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 113,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,338 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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J148 RDU is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 106,795 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 J148 RDU, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J148 RDU registered?

J148 RDU is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 28 March 1992.

Is J148 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 RDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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