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J988 PCK

1992 Porsche 944

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 PCK
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 139,135 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play uj onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank breather hose at rear disconnected

rear arches into boot floor storage rusted through on both sides

Fail 10 Jun 2026 139,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play uj onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank breather hose at rear disconnected

rear arches into boot floor storage rusted through on both sides

Pass 30 May 2025 138,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 138,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Gland worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose Not bolted to the anchorage mount (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,226 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,242 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 134,242 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 133,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 133,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,389 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,389 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 131,329 miles

Bonnet gas struts do not hold bonnet open.

Bonnet release handle loose and adrift.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion to several areas and components.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge and cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 126,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge and cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 120,069 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 118,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 111,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 111,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2007 107,237 miles

nearside front and offside front brake pipes from brake flex inboard corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 101,316 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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J988 PCK is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J988 PCK, 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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J988 PCK is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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