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A944 JMS

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 JMS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 108,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,460 miles

DISCS CORRODED

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

O/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKED

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 106,460 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DISCS CORRODED

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

O/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKED

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,356 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 105,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,122 miles

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

wipers starting to smear, driving lamps require adjusting, nearside rear tyre 2mm and has screw in tread, front brake discs corroded offside worse.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 101,936 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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A944 JMS is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 A944 JMS, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A944 JMS?

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What year was A944 JMS registered?

A944 JMS is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is A944 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A944 JMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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