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JIJ 905

1985 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,993 mi
Last recorded159,993 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 94462,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 905
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 159,993 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 159,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 157,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 146,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 142,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 141,581 miles

surface corrosion to nearside front outer brake pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,684 miles

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

O/S head light lens slightly clouded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 137,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S head light lens slightly clouded

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,456 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 136,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear disc brake dust cover insecure.

Offside front disc brake dust cover loose and corroded.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 138,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2007 136,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 133,801 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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JIJ 905 is a 1985 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JIJ 905, 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

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What year was JIJ 905 registered?

JIJ 905 is a 1985 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JIJ 905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIJ 905 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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