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JAZ 944

1987 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 944123,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 944
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 42,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 42,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,956 miles

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

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,899 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,999 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 944 is a 1987 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,544 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 944, 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 39 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 944?

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What year was JAZ 944 registered?

JAZ 944 is a 1987 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is JAZ 944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 944 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAZ 944 have outstanding finance?

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