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J215 LOW

1992 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,523 mi
Last recorded167,523 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 LOW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 167,523 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 167,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

HANDBRAKE ON MOT LIMIT 16%

Pass 14 Aug 2023 164,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 164,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 163,319 miles

rear handbrake on mot limit 16%

Pass 16 Jan 2020 163,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 163,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 162,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear break pope kink

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

Offside Front front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 May 2018 162,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear break pope kink

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

Offside Front front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 May 2017 160,779 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 160,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 155,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 147,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 146,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 145,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 142,995 miles

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,916 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 131,745 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 120,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 119,925 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 119,925 miles

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

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

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

hand brake efficency at minimum requirement 16%

Pass 11 Oct 2005 107,673 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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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J215 LOW is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J215 LOW, 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 J215 LOW registered?

J215 LOW is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J215 LOW safe to buy?

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