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J992 KOS

1992 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 KOS
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,635 miles

Brake wear illuminated on dash

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,612 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,534 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,893 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 53,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 35,201 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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J992 KOS is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J992 KOS, 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 J992 KOS registered?

J992 KOS is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J992 KOS safe to buy?

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