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J815 MRG

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 MRG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 158,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts left loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts left loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 152,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 151,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 150,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 149,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 148,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 147,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 147,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 144,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 143,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 142,399 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 142,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 137,653 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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J815 MRG is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J815 MRG, 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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J815 MRG is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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