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944 FMJ

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 FMJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 138,873 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 138,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 137,642 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,678 miles

Front multiple point race harnesses fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,379 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 131,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,118 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 130,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 129,402 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber cracking

offside front lower of wing corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber cracking

offside front lower of wing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 126,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 124,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 114,942 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,870 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 107,155 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 FMJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

944 FMJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is 944 FMJ safe to buy?

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