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944 JHA

1990 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 JHA
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer jet

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,338 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded in webs.

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to split around tread ( cords not exposed )

N/S Hand brake slightly lower on effort

O/S Sill and rear lower wing rusting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under covers and lower sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front brake discs heavily corroded in webs.

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to split around tread ( cords not exposed )

N/S Hand brake slightly lower on effort

O/S Sill and rear lower wing rusting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under covers and lower sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,462 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2015 92,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 92,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,016 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 90,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 90,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 88,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 88,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front wheel bearing slight play

off side front wheel bearing slight play

power steering oil misting

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,672 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 83,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 83,797 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 83,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 83,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

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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944 JHA is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 944 JHA, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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944 JHA is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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