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A8 TJG

1993 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 94477,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TJG
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 81,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 81,372 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,665 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,659 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 76,231 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,229 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,540 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 71,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion surfacing on front suspension components.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,777 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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A8 TJG is a 1993 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,665 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 A8 TJG, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 TJG registered?

A8 TJG is a 1993 Porsche 944, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is A8 TJG safe to buy?

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