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J9 BEG

1992 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,169 mi
Last recorded154,169 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 944106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 BEG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 154,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 153,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 153,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,140 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 152,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 149,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 149,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,928 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 147,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,515 miles

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,020 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear divider (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear after rear divider (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear after rear divider (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,739 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside parking brake effort in alot lower than offside

offside front brake hose damp with oil or fluid

offside inner wing and chassis under drivers seat damp with fluid ?

Pass 29 May 2014 144,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 143,833 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and soft started at bottom of front wings

Fail 18 Apr 2013 143,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and soft started at bottom of front wings

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 140,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 140,596 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 138,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 138,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 137,777 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 137,777 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 128,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 128,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J9 BEG is a 1992 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J9 BEG, 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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J9 BEG is a 1992 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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