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JIA 850

1985 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,031 mi
Last recorded11,031 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIA 850
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 11,031 miles

Front slight imbalance brakes

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 11,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2024 11,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/hole at jacking point behind wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 11,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in transmission tunnel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 11,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in transmission tunnel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 8,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower wing small hole due to corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 8,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 8,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,163 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

sunvisors broken

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,456 miles

Centre Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,106 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,384 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 79,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,195 miles

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

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

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

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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JIA 850 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JIA 850, 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.

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What year was JIA 850 registered?

JIA 850 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is JIA 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIA 850 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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