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J208 CYP

1992 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

184,902 mi
Last recorded184,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 CYP
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 184,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 182,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 182,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 181,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 180,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 180,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 180,270 miles

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

steering wheel stitching splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2020 180,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

steering wheel cover stitching split

Pass 22 Mar 2019 179,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 178,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 178,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 177,047 miles

Offside Oil leak rear of engine ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 177,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 174,781 miles

Engine oil leak present.

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 26 Feb 2015 171,903 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 171,897 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 168,776 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 165,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 165,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 162,598 miles

Offside Inner Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 159,234 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 159,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 155,733 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 155,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise body damage n/s front and rear

advise engine oil leaks

advise front numberplate deteriorating

advise fuel pipes corroded rear

advise o/s headlamp aim just within limits

advise rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2009 150,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 150,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 144,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 144,555 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 138,613 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 138,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 133,142 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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J208 CYP is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 J208 CYP, 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.

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J208 CYP is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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