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RIJ 821

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,753 mi
Last recorded82,753 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 821
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom BJ Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,441 miles

Brake servo corroded on the underneath

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering arm slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Slider (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,430 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has minor cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,669 miles

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

all discs rusty

front pads getting low

handbrake effort low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,633 miles

Surface corrosion to nearside rear brake disc.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,197 miles

front number plate slightly blemished

near side front anti roll bar mount has slight play

off side rear side lamp and number plate lamp came on when tapped, advise inspection

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,513 miles

near side windscreen wiper starting to split

oil leak @ drive shafts

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,530 miles

front anti roll bar outer mounts soft

off side and near side front tyres slightly perished @ outer side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,218 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,736 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit.

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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RIJ 821 is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RIJ 821, 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

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What year was RIJ 821 registered?

RIJ 821 is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is RIJ 821 safe to buy?

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