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WJH 705Y

1982 Porsche 944

Gold Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Porsche 94443,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 705Y
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 95,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,684 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,684 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,684 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,684 miles

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot perrished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 95,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door and bonnet difficult to open

Pass 20 Jan 2011 95,686 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise fuel pump mounts

advise o/s/f brake bind

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,684 miles

advise fuel pump mounts

advise o/s/f brake bind

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 23 Dec 2008 95,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,684 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 95,684 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 95,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 95,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 95,684 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 95,684 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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WJH 705Y is a 1982 Porsche 944 in Gold with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WJH 705Y, 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.

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WJH 705Y is a 1982 Porsche 944, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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