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J308 BJN

1992 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,086 mi
Last recorded72,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 BJN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 71,269 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator dis connected

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view!

Fail 18 May 2019 71,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator dis connected

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view!

Pass 4 May 2018 70,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 69,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet gas struts weak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 10 May 2014 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 68,128 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 68,128 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 66,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,870 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,781 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe twisted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,637 miles

001 some wear in o/s f steering rack † †002 exhaust affles loose at rear † †003 battery u/s † †004 n/s rear tyre near limit

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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J308 BJN is a 1992 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J308 BJN, 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 J308 BJN registered?

J308 BJN is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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