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944 BWD

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 BWD
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 80,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 80,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 80,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,969 miles

Exhaust pipe going into rear silencer splitting up

Front tyres low on tread and perrishing on sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offside front outer sill (front corner ) has slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 75,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 74,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 72,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 72,656 miles

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 30 May 2012 71,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,455 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 58,664 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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944 BWD is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 944 BWD, 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.

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What year was 944 BWD registered?

944 BWD is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is 944 BWD safe to buy?

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