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J31 VJH

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 VJH
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front floor corroded outside prescribed area

n/s rear brake disc inner face corroded

n/s rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s front floor corroded outside prescibed area

n/s rear brake disc inner face slightly scorred and corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 133,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushings deteriorated and with slight play

nearside rear driveshaft inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust backbox heatshield deteriorated and loose

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,099 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 122,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 119,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,191 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 112,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 105,565 miles

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

Power steering pump insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2007 98,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside washer poor

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2006 94,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side washer not hitting screen

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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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J31 VJH is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J31 VJH, 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 J31 VJH registered?

J31 VJH is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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