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J173 FYS

1992 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 FYS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 160,053 miles

Brake servo outer casing badly corroded on back and bottom areas

Parking brake limits only just met(system requires adjustment)

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Surface Corrosion to chassis rail legs both nsf and osf

both rear top shock mount mounting points have heavy corrosion

main fuel pipe to underside of vehicle ( Osf) badly pitted and corroded

osr lower valance/ outrigger has corrosion

rear heatshield loose and corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 159,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake servo outer casing badly corroded on back and bottom areas

Parking brake limits only just met(system requires adjustment)

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Surface Corrosion to chassis rail legs both nsf and osf

both rear top shock mount mounting points have heavy corrosion

main fuel pipe to underside of vehicle ( Osf) badly pitted and corroded

osr lower valance/ outrigger has corrosion

rear heatshield loose and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 158,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 157,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion both floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2018 157,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion both floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,643 miles

Hole in floor pan N/S/F floor pan

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper spilt

O/S/R inner sill plate not welded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 155,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F wiper inoperative (8.2.2)

Hole in floor pan N/S/F floor pan

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper spilt

O/S/R inner sill plate not welded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 154,655 miles

Front to rear under side of car rust proofed under sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 152,563 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 152,096 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 152,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 151,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 151,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 149,087 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 149,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 144,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 143,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 141,985 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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J173 FYS is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J173 FYS, 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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J173 FYS is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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