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JAZ 4944

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 14,962 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 10,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 9,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 6,830 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 6,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 5,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 4,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier centre exhaust silencer corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 393 miles

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

Sun visors insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2017 391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake hoses insecure

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

Sun visors insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,605 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 2,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 159 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 96,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,826 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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JAZ 4944 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 62,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAZ 4944, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAZ 4944?

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What year was JAZ 4944 registered?

JAZ 4944 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JAZ 4944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 4944 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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