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J970 RPK

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,843 mi
Last recorded151,843 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 RPK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 151,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 149,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 149,614 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 148,938 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 May 2023 146,269 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 May 2023 146,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 145,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 144,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 143,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 143,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 141,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 141,555 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Fail 28 Jan 2013 141,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Fail 31 Aug 2012 141,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r lowerwing corroded and holed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 139,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

nearside rear lower wheel arch/wing holed

Fail 31 May 2011 139,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

nearside rear lower wheel arch/wing holed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,248 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 136,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 130,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear view mirror missing.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 127,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 122,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 122,013 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,647 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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J970 RPK is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J970 RPK, 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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J970 RPK is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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