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J20 GMC

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,454 mi
Last recorded144,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GMC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 144,454 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,484 miles

Both front wings corroded

Both rear wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 134,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 129,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,434 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 127,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 127,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,055 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY F WHEEL BEARINGS/RACK.P.A.S LACKS POWER?

Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY F WHEEL BEARINGS/RACK.P.A.S LACKS POWER?

Fail 30 Aug 2013 120,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,236 miles

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 117,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2009 117,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 116,064 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 116,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 112,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 112,519 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 104,210 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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J20 GMC is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J20 GMC, 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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What year was J20 GMC registered?

J20 GMC is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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