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A13 WXR

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,088 mi
Last recorded115,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WXR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 115,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 112,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 100,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 100,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,317 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,014 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 94,955 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 94,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,748 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,748 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 91,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 90,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,257 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,152 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,558 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 81,558 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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A13 WXR is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A13 WXR, 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 A13 WXR registered?

A13 WXR is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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