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A12 MVX

1989 Porsche 944

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,752 mi
Last recorded127,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MVX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 126,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 124,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn End bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad wear wiring disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 124,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 123,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 120,011 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 120,011 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 119,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 115,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S rear inner cv boot split

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 101,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s inner cv boot split.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,025 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,367 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 71,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,039 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A12 MVX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 MVX, 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

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What year was A12 MVX registered?

A12 MVX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A12 MVX safe to buy?

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