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LDZ 8500

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDZ 8500
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,642 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 68,641 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,911 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,844 miles

handbrake low readings 16%

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,330 miles

handbrake low readings 16%

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,514 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,882 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,481 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,396 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,816 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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LDZ 8500 is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LDZ 8500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDZ 8500?

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What year was LDZ 8500 registered?

LDZ 8500 is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is LDZ 8500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDZ 8500 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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