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J392 UNB

1997 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 UNB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 65,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 65,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 65,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,955 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,993 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,609 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,990 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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J392 UNB is a 1997 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J392 UNB, 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 29 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 J392 UNB registered?

J392 UNB is a 1997 Porsche 944, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is J392 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J392 UNB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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