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J793 UPB

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 UPB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 123,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 122,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,442 miles

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

Offside Front cill has corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,108 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,092 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight corrosion near to offside front jacking point

clutch fluid leak from reservior to master pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,716 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,290 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,564 miles

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

Oil leak

rusty patches on underside of vehicle advise

Pass 30 Jun 2011 117,231 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 116,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 115,429 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 115,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 114,066 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,053 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s 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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J793 UPB is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J793 UPB, 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 J793 UPB registered?

J793 UPB is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J793 UPB safe to buy?

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