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J170 UEG

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 UEG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 154,683 miles

hole to N/S/R wheel arch

welding repairs to under side

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe into caliper twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 154,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe into caliper twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 154,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 146,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 137,098 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 133,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 133,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,724 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,617 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch release bearing is worn and requires replacement.

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

replacement of aftermarket steering wheel with the original is advised.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 116,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

clutch release bearing is worn and requires replacement.

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,154 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2009 105,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 99,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,496 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 93,390 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,819 miles

ADVISE Front brake imbalance high for vehicle advise brake check

ADVISE o/s rear parking brake effort low advise brake check

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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J170 UEG is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J170 UEG, 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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J170 UEG is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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