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40 PHY

1990 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,765 mi
Last recorded45,765 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 944116,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 PHY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 45,762 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded, due to being stood

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 41,726 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

slight twist n/s front brake hose. both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,763 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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40 PHY is a 1990 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 116,246 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 40 PHY, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 40 PHY registered?

40 PHY is a 1990 Porsche 944, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is 40 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 PHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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