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A9 JMX

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JMX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,659 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 79,659 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 75,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,017 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,873 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,415 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,739 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE TRACKING OUT TOE IN.

Fail 22 May 2006 65,739 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE TRACKING OUT TOE IN.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A9 JMX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A9 JMX, 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

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What year was A9 JMX registered?

A9 JMX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is A9 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 JMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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