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J138 JMF

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 JMF
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,441 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Too Stub Axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,744 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,854 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 92,609 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 90,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,257 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 88,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 86,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,388 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 75,866 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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J138 JMF is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J138 JMF, 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 J138 JMF registered?

J138 JMF is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J138 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 JMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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