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J81 KLR

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 KLR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,920 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,554 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,318 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 43,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,425 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,021 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,167 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 31,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J81 KLR is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc 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 J81 KLR, 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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What year was J81 KLR registered?

J81 KLR is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J81 KLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J81 KLR 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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