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J122 DAP

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 DAP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 107,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 107,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front, close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 105,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 104,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,752 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,750 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 97,193 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 97,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,465 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 91,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,683 miles

Parking brake performance at 18%

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,755 miles

Parking brake performance at 16% min pass rate recommend brake check

Pass 21 Jul 2007 81,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,413 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piston gland

slight play in offside front shock absorber piston gland

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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J122 DAP is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 106,795 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 J122 DAP, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J122 DAP registered?

J122 DAP is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J122 DAP safe to buy?

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