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JBY 577J

2012 Porsche 914

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,649 mi
Last recorded15,649 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 577J
MakePorsche
Model914
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 15,649 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 15,649 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

hazards lights inoperative and effect indicators

Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,177 miles

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Apr 2018 15,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,551 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 5,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 1,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014
Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Numberplate is insecure

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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JBY 577J is a 2012 Porsche 914 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 577J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 914 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JBY 577J is a 2012 Porsche 914, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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