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J512 JKN

1992 Porsche 944

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 JKN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,646 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,076 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,232 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,024 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

offside headlamp on low limit

slight play in nearside rackend

slight play in offside rackend

Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

offside headlamp on low limit

slight play in nearside rackend

slight play in offside rackend

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 83,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J512 JKN is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J512 JKN, 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 J512 JKN registered?

J512 JKN is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J512 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J512 JKN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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