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A7 XBR

1991 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,292 mi
Last recorded129,292 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 944109,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XBR
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 129,150 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 128,419 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 127,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,747 miles

parking brake light remains on

Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

parking brake light remains on

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,793 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 112,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,718 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,240 miles

tightened both front shock absorber lock nuts

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,036 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,397 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,917 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal section of front brake hoses corroded

off side front fog light lens damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 76,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

metal section of front brake hoses corroded

off side front fog light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,658 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 74,658 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,980 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,980 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,180 miles

nearside parking brake effort low

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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A7 XBR is a 1991 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 109,304 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 A7 XBR, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 944 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 XBR registered?

A7 XBR is a 1991 Porsche 944, first registered on 24 February 1991.

Is A7 XBR safe to buy?

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