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J5 AFN

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,875 mi
Last recorded181,875 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AFN
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 181,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre on sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rust offside front wing

Temp repair has been carried out to nearside wing flasher

Pass 22 Sep 2010 177,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 177,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside handbrake effort 110kg offside effort 111kg

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

Oil leak from under power sterring pump

Oil warning light on

inside mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 174,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 174,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

Inside mirror missing

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm Nearside rear tyre close to limit on edge

Oil warning light on

Play in nearside steering arm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 170,269 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil level low

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2008 170,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Handbrake effort nearside 79kg/////offside 103kg

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil level low

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 165,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 165,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

CLUTCH FLUID LOW NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP DAMAGED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

INSIDE MIRROR MISSING WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 159,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 159,561 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Nov 2005 153,273 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 153,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.8MM OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.4MM

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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J5 AFN is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J5 AFN, 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 J5 AFN registered?

J5 AFN is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J5 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 AFN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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