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MJZ 3944

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,203 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 123,203 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 119,774 miles

Rear metal brake pipes at three way union are corroded. n/s/f metal ppe corroded. n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded. Power steering cooler pipes corroded. Evidence of filler in n/s/r sill panel.

slight ex blow on manifold

Fail 1 Dec 2008 119,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear metal brake pipes at three way union are corroded. n/s/f metal ppe corroded. n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded. Power steering cooler pipes corroded. Evidence of filler in n/s/r sill panel.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 110,574 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 110,572 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 107,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bottom of n/s rear wing rusty

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust mounting missing

fuel pipes corroded

o/s exterior door handle faulty

replace horn,in poor condition

steering wheel cover broken

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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MJZ 3944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 MJZ 3944, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJZ 3944 registered?

MJZ 3944 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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