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944 JLG

1986 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,481 mi
Last recorded112,481 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 JLG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2025 112,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2024 112,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 112,229 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Fitting on the pump (lower output) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,127 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 111,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 111,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 111,538 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leak not excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 111,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2017 111,033 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 110,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage but not in swept area

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,554 miles

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 6 Aug 2014 110,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,498 miles

Slight binding on both back brakes

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 26 May 2012 110,449 miles

Crack in windscreen not in swept area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2010 110,219 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2009 109,780 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2008 109,492 miles

windscreen cracked outside the swept area

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 JLG is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 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 944 JLG, 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 40 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 944 JLG registered?

944 JLG is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is 944 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 944 JLG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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