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UHJ 185Y

1982 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 185Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 68,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 68,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump at rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,325 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,611 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2005 55,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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UHJ 185Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 UHJ 185Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UHJ 185Y registered?

UHJ 185Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is UHJ 185Y safe to buy?

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