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J227 DVJ

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,292 mi
Last recorded130,292 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 DVJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 125,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipe perished/cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2021 123,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 120,823 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 21 Jul 2020 120,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,230 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

The service brakes although passing MOT spec. requires service or repair to return to balance across axles

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,296 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,501 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 110,501 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,249 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 89,504 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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J227 DVJ is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J227 DVJ, 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 J227 DVJ registered?

J227 DVJ is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J227 DVJ safe to buy?

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