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A9 GLX

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GLX
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,414 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,202 miles

Offside Front Steering column intermediate shaft joints have slight play

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,088 miles

advise on wear to upper and lower steering intermediate coupling shaft UJ joints

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 78,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,697 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,128 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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A9 GLX is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A9 GLX, 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

How do I check the history of A9 GLX?

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What year was A9 GLX registered?

A9 GLX is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is A9 GLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 GLX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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