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171 PLL

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 PLL
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,471 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,444 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf 2mm nsf 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2013 111,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 107,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,905 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 106,899 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 106,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 106,453 miles

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to brake pipes

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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171 PLL is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 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 171 PLL, 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 37 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 171 PLL?

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What year was 171 PLL registered?

171 PLL is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is 171 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 PLL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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