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J8 POR

1992 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 POR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,041 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 72,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,274 miles

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

n/s door handel loose

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,495 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,493 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,450 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 58,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J8 POR is a 1992 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J8 POR, 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 J8 POR registered?

J8 POR is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J8 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 POR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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