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H298 JBU

1991 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 JBU
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has slight play in damper

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut has slight play in damper

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in strut body

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in strut body

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,242 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,138 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,416 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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H298 JBU is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 109,304 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 H298 JBU, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H298 JBU registered?

H298 JBU is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is H298 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 JBU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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