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B15 JBM

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JBM
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,472cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 94,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,631 miles

Offside Rear Upper JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2019 92,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 90,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,062 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 89,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 86,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,973 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,627 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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B15 JBM is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 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 B15 JBM, 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 41 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 B15 JBM registered?

B15 JBM is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B15 JBM safe to buy?

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