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J539 NHD

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,490 mi
Last recorded109,490 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 NHD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 109,490 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 109,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 109,490 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,354 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,180 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface rust build up

Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 102,740 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,573 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,958 miles

both rear tyres perished and spliting

windscreen crack

Fail 7 Mar 2017 94,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively switch (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen crack

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

outer sill not fully checked

Pass 23 Jul 2011 85,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,644 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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J539 NHD is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J539 NHD, 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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J539 NHD is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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